HEARTY EGGPLANT PARMESAN

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Sauteing in a reduced amount of oil helps give this classic eggplant dish a healthy twist. Add a green salad and Italian bread. Meat-free never tasted better! -Kendell Christensen, Palatine, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 jar (25 ounces) marinara sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Dip eggplant slices in flour and then in eggs; coat with crumb mixture. , In a large skillet, cook eggplant in oil in batches until golden brown on both sides; drain. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with marinara sauce and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges