Best Quick Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

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QUICK & EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN IN THE MICROWAVE



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This is my grandmother's recipe, I'm not sure where she got it. It only takes about 14 minutes in the microwave for a quick dinner. If you want meat you can add it to your sauce.

Provided by Chefcheryl

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium eggplant
1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste
1 cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chunky low-sodium tomatoes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant; cut into 1/8" slices. In bowl combine tomato paste, water and tomatoes. Mix well. Add oregano and basil, Spread sauce on bottom of 2-Qt casserole. Layer half of eggplant, more sauce, and half the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Finish by sprinkling Paremsan cheese on top. Cover casserole.
  • Place in microwave and cook on High 14 minutes, turning dish once after 7 minute if your microwave does not rotate. Make sure cheese has melted.
  • Serves 4.
  • To Freeze: Label casserole and freeze up to 2 months.
  • To Thaw: Thaw and place in microwave on High for 7 minutes.

EGGPLANT PARMESAN BAKED QUICK AND EASY



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Tender layers of crispy breaded eggplant nestled in a rich tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and seasoned with fresh oregano leaves. This is a simple quick and easy recipe for making this classic Italian dish that is sure to satisfy. It can be served as a main meal or placed on bread to make a classic parmigiana sandwich.

Provided by mkef35

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium eggplants
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove
1 small red onion
2 cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves (to garnish)
1 teaspoon olive oil, for drizzling on top
olive oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Slice eggplant into 1 inch thick rounds, place in a shallow bowl, salt on both sides and set aside.
  • In a saucepan add 2 tablespoons olive oil ,chopped garlic and chopped onion and cook until onion is clear.
  • add 2 cups tomato puree and 1 tsp oregano leaves.
  • add salt and pepper to taste, stir, reduce heat and let simmer,.
  • rinse eggplant and pat dry.
  • dip eggplant in flour, dip in lightly beaten egg,then dip in breadcrumbs.
  • add oil to skillet and fry eggplant till golden brown on each side.
  • take 1/2 of the fried eggplant rounds and set in a baking pan or casserole dish.
  • add sauce onto each round.
  • add some shredded mozzarella to each one.
  • add another eggplant round.
  • add sauce and mozzarella to each one,.
  • top each one generously with grated parmesan.
  • garnish each with a few oregano leaves.
  • drizzle with oil , and bake in oven at 375 till cheese is melted and starting to become golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 708.7, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 17.3

QUICK STOVE TOP EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN



Quick Stove Top Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan image

Made this and could not believe how easy and delicious it is. Use your own homemade marinara sauce for best results. Recipe can be easily doubled for more servings.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium eggplant, sliced into four pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Salt both sides of the eggplant slices and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • Wash off the salt and pat dry.
  • Heat the olive oil and saute the slices till slightly soft and lightly browned.
  • Add more oil during cooking, if needed.
  • Top each slice with ricotta cheese.
  • Spoon about 3 tablespoons of sauce over the slices and top with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Add a little more sauce to the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover the pan, turn down the heat to low and allow to cook for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.1, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 119.4, Sodium 1564.5, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 24.1, Protein 37.9

QUICK EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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This eggplant goes well with some steamed green beans and French or Italian bread. Although the recipe calls for seasoned bread crumbs, you can use regular bread crumbs if you wish. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Vegetable Main Dish Recipes     Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl beat the egg and water together. Place the bread crumbs in shallow dish. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture then in crumbs, being sure to coat thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add eggplant slices and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during last minute of cooking to melt.
  • While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at high power for 2 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top eggplant with sauce and Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1865.7 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

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