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
REDUCED-FAT EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
One of DH favorites, he can't get enough! Have a loaf of crusty Italian bread rubbed with some roasted garlic to go with this along with some Caesar salad! Mmmmmm....... :)
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices; season with salt and pepper.
- Place eggplant on baking sheet; spray tops lightly with olive-oil spray.
- Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes, or until tender.
- In the meantime, simmer tomato sauce with basil, garlic, and oregano until heated through.
- Spread tomato sauce on eggplant; top with some chopped fresh herb, if you desire.
- Sprinkle with fat-free mozzarella; then cover with reduced-fat mozzarella.
- Bake 5-7 minutes more at 400 degrees F. or until cheese is melted (you may bake longer, or place under broiler if you like the cheese to brown).
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
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 (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This is an adopted recipe from MeanChef, a former member, his version of a popular dish. No frying involved, so it is healthier for you! A nice easy recipe. Personally, I like to dredge the oiled slices of eggplant in fine dry breadcrumbs before roasting it in the oven, then I put the sauce in the dish, layer the eggplant, mozzarella (thin slices) top with more sauce, more cheese until I have used the amount I prefer; as noted in the reviews, most chefs use less cheese than specified in the recipe. To me a recipe is a guide that I make 'my way' ! I often add dried basil in the sauce when I don't have fresh basil to layer. I don't add salt, I find the sauce and cheeses are salty enough for my tastes.
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice eggplant into rounds at least 1/4 inch thick.
- Brush rounds with olive oil on both sides, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 425 degrees on a parchment lined sheet pan until completely cooked.
- In a casserole dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a layer of eggplant, a layer of marinara, a layer of mozzarella, a layer of basil and a layer of parmesan.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven until the casserole is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
WW 2 POINTS STUFFED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
Make and share this Ww 2 Points Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parrot Head Mama
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut eggplants in half lengthwise, scoop out pulp and chop, reserve shells.
- Heat oven to 350 dregrees.
- In small skillet, heat oil and add onion, pepper, chopped eggplant pulp, garlic and saute til tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in ricotta, then egg, then breadcrumbs, then seasonings.
- Spray 10x6 pan and spoon mixture into each eggplant shell.
- Place shells in pan.
- Bake about 25 minutes.
- Remove and sprinkle each with mozzaerlla.
- Broil until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 351.4, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.6
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