I call this recipe “Healthy Eggplant Parmesan“, because we are baking the eggplant vs deep frying it in oil.
IS EGGPLANT PARMESAN HEALTHY
Yes, it has lots of vegetables and spices in it.
If you are on a low calorie diet you can use less cheese if desired and omit frying it in oil.
Now I know many Italians swear by frying the eggplant in olive oil prior to baking.
However that is not very healthy and so I find that baking it just as good.
WHAT EGGPLANT PARMESAN
This Eggplant Parmesan uses one large eggplant, fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, eggs and your favorite tomato sauce of choice along with some Italian spices.
You can also add spinach to this recipe if desired, either way your going to fall in love with this recipe. Guaranteed!
WHY IS MY EGGPLANT PARMESAN TOUGH
Because, you simply need to soak the eggplant prior in water and salt to tenderize it.
That way it will turn out just as delicious as the kind that is fried in oil.
Also this recipe is suitable for those a on keto or low carb diet, since there’s no pasta used in this one.
You will want to start by soaking the eggplant in water and salt before hand to tenderize and remove any of the bitter taste.
Don’t miss this step, it’s important.
Now, if you think you will be missing out on the meat protein here and feeling hungry afterwards.
Then you will be pleasantly surprised to find this meal is just as filling as say Chicken parmesan.
My family much prefers Eggplant Parmesan now to Chicken Parmesan.
IS EGGPLANT PARMESAN VEGETARIAN
Not this one as it has eggs, however if you want to make it you can skip the eggs.
I like to make a large casserole dish, which makes about 6 individual large servings.
Typically we will eat this over the next few days and sometimes I will make two batches and freeze a bunch for my meal prep lunches.
Your family will not believe this is made with eggplant. Just you?
Make numerous small portions and freeze it for quick on the go meals for down the road.
If you end up giving this a give it a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!
Baked to Perfection, now that is one saucy number!
Yes, and you can make it into meal preps for lunch or dinner for another time.
MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead.
By sectioning each eggplant medallion off into “meal prep” bowls in which I freeze for lunches/dinners for down the road.
Want to make more than 8 meal prep bowls? Double this recipe up with using the adjust serving option above.
Notes: You can use less cheese if you want.
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