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Eggplant Parmesan Tortilla Hack

A creative twist on traditional eggplant parmesan, using tortillas for a quick and easy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggplant Layer
  • 1 large eggplant sliced into rounds
  • 1 teaspoon salt for sweating the eggplant
  • 1 cup marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Tortilla Layer
  • 4 large tortillas flour or corn
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Eggplant
  1. Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with paper towels.
Cook the Eggplant
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.
  2. Cook the eggplant slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C).
  2. In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce.
  3. Place a tortilla on top, followed by a layer of eggplant, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of seasoning.
  4. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and parmesan on top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or different cheeses as desired.

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