CRISPY EGGPLANT W/ SPICY CHEESE SAUCE

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It's eggplant parmesan w/ a twist. The wheat germ gives it a nice flavor, and it's healthy to boot!

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium eggplant, peeled, thinly sliced
- salt for the eggplant
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon(s) milk
1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup(s) toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
2 cup(s) marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
1 cup(s) reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. Spray a baking sheet w/ cooking spray. Place eggplant slices on baking sheet. Lightly salt eggplant and let sit for 10 mins, and then pat dry.
  • In shallow bowl, combine eggs and milk. In another shallow bowl, stir together parmesan cheese, wheat germ, basil and pepper. Dip eggplant slices into egg mix, then dredge in wheat germ mix, coating both sides.
  • Place on baking sheet and bake 20 mins. In saucepan, combine marinara sauce and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium until hot. Place eggplant slices on a platter. Spoon sauce over eggplant. Sprinkle w/ feta cheese.

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