Eggplant Parmesan

  Side Dishes

We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side dish or main dish.

Eggplant Parmesan

Average Rating: 4.653846

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Additional basil, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Combine oil and garlic; brush over both sides of eggplant slices. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes; turn. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2. Place half of the eggplant in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the basil and Parmesan cheese. Arrange tomato slices over top; sprinkle with remaining basil and Parmesan. Layer with half of the mozzarella cheese and the remaining eggplant; top with remaining mozzarella. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes longer. Garnish with additional basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 275 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.

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