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Eggplant Parmesan

A classic Italian dish featuring layers of breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplants sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
Breading
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs preferably Italian seasoned
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce
  • 3 cups Marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil

Method
 

Prepare Eggplant
  1. Slice the eggplants into 1/4 inch rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Bread the Eggplant
  1. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
  2. Dip each eggplant slice in flour, then egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Fry the Eggplant
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Transfer fried eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C). In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce, followed by a layer of eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and more sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella on top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a healthier version, you can bake the breaded eggplant instead of frying.

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