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Quick Eggplant Parmigiana

Quick Eggplant Parmigiana
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 small eggplant (12 oz.)

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce

  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz.)

  • Fresh basil (optional)

Directions

  1. Peel eggplant; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Combine egg and the water. Dip eggplant slices into egg mixture, then into flour, turning to coat.

  2. In a 10-inch skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add eggplant, half at a time, and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning once. (If needed, add additional oil and reduce heat to medium if eggplant browns too quickly.) Drain on paper towels.

  3. Wipe skillet with paper towels. Arrange eggplant slices in skillet; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese and basil.

Baked Eggplant Parmigiana

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare as directed, except in Step 2, place eggplant slices in a single layer in a 2-qt. rectangular baking dish. (If needed, cut slices to fit.) Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250 Calories
15g Fat
20g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 563mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 252.4mg 19%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Potassium 229mg 5%
Folate, total 40.3mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.3mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.1mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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