EGGPLANT PARMESAN
This version of the Italian favorite hits all the right cheesy, saucy notes for just a fraction of the calories and fat. Cooking the tomato sauce with shallots and crushed red pepper flakes assures a well-seasoned casserole, and the herb and panko finish keeps the cheesy topping on the lighter side. Eggplant can be bitter, so if time permits, salt the slices on both sides prior to roasting, place them in a colander, and allow to drain a bit of their juices. Rinse and pat dry well before you spray and season the slices for roasting. Then continue as directed. Pair this hearty dish with a bright spinach salad or a classic vegetarian antipasto platter.
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 425°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Sprinkle eggplant slices on both sides with 2 tsp salt. Place eggplant slices in colander to drain a bit of their juices, about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry well. Generously coat both sides of eggplant with nonstick spray and divide between prepared baking sheets, arranging in even layer. Season with thyme, 1⁄4 tsp salt, and black pepper, pressing so seasonings adhere. Roast, turning slices and rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until eggplant is golden brown and very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1⁄4 tsp salt and bring to boil over high heat, stirring and mashing with wooden spoon to break up tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
- In medium bowl, stir ricotta, basil, 1⁄4 cup Parmesan, and remaining 1⁄4 tsp salt. In small bowl, stir breadcrumbs and remaining 2 tbsp Parmesan.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Lightly coat 10-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread 1⁄2 cup sauce in bottom of dish and top with single layer of eggplant. Dot eggplant with 1⁄2 cup ricotta. Top with 1⁄4 cup mozzarella, 10 to 12 slices of eggplant, 1 cup sauce, and remaining 1⁄2 cup ricotta. Top with remaining eggplant, 1⁄4 cup mozzarella, and sauce. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake on upper rack until top is golden and sauce is bubbly, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces.
- Serving size: 1 piece
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 kcal
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA - WEIGHT WATCHERS
Make and share this Eggplant Parmigiana - Weight Watchers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rhiannon Deux
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a medium-size bowl; set aside. Remove skin from eggplant and trim off ends; slice eggplant into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Dip eggplant first into egg whites and then into bread crumb mixture. Bake eggplant on a nonstick cookie sheet until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once.
- Place a layer of eggplant on bottom of prepared baking dish, then add 1/3 of tomato sauce and 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 2 more layers in same order. Bake until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 10 minutes more. Slice into 4 pieces and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 882.3, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 13.2
EGGPLANT PARMESAN WW 5 POINTS
An oven-fried version of Eggplant Parmesan that eliminates a lot of the fat. From Weight Watchers book--"Simply Delicious". 5 WW points per serving
Provided by AndreaVT96
Categories European
Time P3DT10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 2 baking sheets and a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Lightly beat eggs and milk in shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip eggplant in egg mixture, then in breadcrumbs and arrange in one layer on the baking sheets. Lightly spray the eggplant with nonstick spray. Bake until eggplant is softened and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a nonstick Dutch oven. Swirl in oil, then add onion and garlic. Saute until golden, about 7 minutes Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, wine, basil, salt, pepper and sugar; bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Spoon about 1/3 of tomato sauce in bottom of baking dish. Top with a layer of half the eggplant, then another 1/3 of sauce, then another layer of remaining eggplant, then the remaining sauce. Sprinkle w/ mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and bake uncovered until the dish is hot and bubbling and cheese is golden, about 20 minutes Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 689.5, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 14.2
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