Healthy Eggplant ParmesanPT55Mhttps://img2.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1010/67/7/463248/300x200x50.jpg4 servings
Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh basil1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese16 oz. marinara sauce1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs2 tsp. Italian seasoning1 tbsp. olive oil2 medium eggplant
Healthy Eggplant Parmesan
By Tracy
4Person
55Minutes
290Calories
The best Healthy Eggplant Parmesan that has a crunchy coating, plenty of melted cheese, and a rich tomato sauce without all the calories and fat of the traditional fried version. This Healthy Eggplant Parmesan is part of our monthly rotation as a plant-based version of our beloved healthy chicken parm or spaghetti squash chicken parm. It has tons of flavor, is easy to make, and freezes well for a make-ahead meal.
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
16 oz. marinara sauce
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 medium eggplant
Method
01
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
02
Cover 2 baking sheets with foil and spray with cooking spray. Place the eggplant in a single layer on the baking sheets. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Then sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
03
Bake for 20-25 minutes until softened.
04
Meanwhile, coat an 8 X 8 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Add about 1/3 of the sauce to the bottom. Add a layer of the baked eggplant. Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese. Add more sauce, another layer of eggplant, more sauce, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
05
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and let cheese brown if desired. Serve with fresh basil.
The best Healthy Eggplant Parmesan that has a crunchy coating, plenty of melted cheese, and a rich tomato sauce without all the calories and fat of the traditional fried version. This Healthy Eggplant Parmesan is part of our monthly rotation as a plant-based version of our beloved healthy chicken parm or spaghetti squash chicken parm. It has tons of flavor, is easy to make, and freezes well for a make-ahead meal.
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Information
Gradeeasy
Serving
4 servings
Calorie290 Kcal
Prep Time10 Mins
Cook Time45 Mins
Total Time55 Mins
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Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
16 oz. marinara sauce
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 medium eggplant
03
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Cover 2 baking sheets with foil and spray with cooking spray. Place the eggplant in a single layer on the baking sheets. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Then sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
Step 3
Bake for 20-25 minutes until softened.
Step 4
Meanwhile, coat an 8 X 8 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Add about 1/3 of the sauce to the bottom. Add a layer of the baked eggplant. Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese. Add more sauce, another layer of eggplant, more sauce, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Step 5
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and let cheese brown if desired. Serve with fresh basil.