MICROWAVED ITALIAN EGGPLANT

Microwaved Italian Eggplant image

If you're trying to cut back on meat, you'll appreciate this main dish from Joan Donahue of Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The microwave makes it fast to fix these crumb-topped eggplant slices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 small eggplant, peeled
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut eggplant into 3/4-in. slices. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and oregano. Brush one side of each eggplant slice with mayonnaise. Dip mayonnaise side into crumb mixture; place crumb side up in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. , Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Drizzle with spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with cheeses. Cook, uncovered, 1 minute longer or until sauce is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges