**Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Turkey Meat, Soy Mozzarella Cheese: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey with our baked eggplant parmesan with turkey meat and soy mozzarella cheese, a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its symphony of flavors. This vegetarian take on a classic Italian dish features tender eggplant slices coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and layered with savory turkey meat, tangy tomato sauce, and a generous sprinkling of soy mozzarella cheese. The result is a culinary masterpiece that is both satisfying and guilt-free. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply seeking a healthier alternative to traditional eggplant parmesan, this recipe is sure to impress. Our guide includes step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and additional tips to ensure your eggplant parmesan turns out perfect every time.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE
Classic eggplant Parmesan with layers of globe eggplant, mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil. Layers of comfort and flavor, Italian-style! Don't skip the first step of salting the eggplant, and be sure to check out the notes and watch the video and tutorial.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Lay eggplant slices on a large baking sheet lined with paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and set aside for 30 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Pat dry. (Optional step. See notes)
- Prepare a dredging station with two somewhat shallow bowls, one for the beaten eggs and the other for flour.
- Coat an eggplant slice in the flour (shake off the excess) then dip it into the egg and let excess drip back into the bowl. Repeat with the remaining slices. Set eggplant on a large tray for now.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Working in batches if necessary, cook the eggplant slices for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until nicely golden. Place fried eggplant on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Assemble the eggplant parmesan casserole. Spread a bit of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish, add a layer of fried eggplant slices, then top with Parmesan, basil, and mozzarella in Season to your taste. Continue layering in this same pattern until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese on the very top.
- Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake in 325 degrees F heated-oven for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes before serving. Add a sprinkle of fresh basil on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 630.4 mg, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.7 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
GRANDMA'S BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
My grandmother's easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious vegetarian dinner with just 15 minutes of prep!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pour melted butter into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Place egg in a shallow dish. Set aside.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine Corn Flakes crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Peel eggplant and cut into ¾-inch thick slices. Dip each slice in egg and coat with crumb mixture. Place in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes; flip the slices over, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce over eggplant and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 3-5 more minutes, or until cheese is melts.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of recipe, Calories 262.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Protein 10.4 g, Fat 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 792.2 mg, Fiber 3.9 g, Sugar 4.6 g
BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH TURKEY MEAT, SOY MOZZARELLA CHEESE
This recipe comes from my husband's Aunt Annalee down in St. Louis. My hubby is lactose intolerant, so I tried this dish with soy mozzarella cheese and it's delicious. We make it for friends all the time and they can't tell it's soy either. We like it with turkey meat, but you can try soy crumbles as well if you are vegetarian. It's a very filling and healthy meal. Enjoy!
Provided by Stacey E.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In pie plate, combine eggs and 1 TBSP water. In another pie plate, place bread crumbs. Dip eggplant in egg mixture coating well. Dip into bread crumbs. Place on greased (I use olive oil spray) baking sheet. Bake eggplant for 20 minutes, turn once.
- In large skillet w/ olive oil, saute onion, garlic, and turkey meat for about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to boil. Stir with wooden spoon.
- Reduce heat, simmer, covered and stirring occasionally for 45 minutes.
- Arrange half of eggplant slices in bottom of baking dish.
- Cover bottom of baking dish with some of the sauce. Arrange the eggplant so it covers bottom of baking dish. Sprinkle cheese and pour sauce so it covers a thin layer over eggplant. Arrange the rest of the eggplant and repeat those steps. The top layer should be the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, uncovered 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.4, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 195.5, Sodium 1934.8, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 20.2, Protein 33.3
BEEFY EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
I developed this recipe one summer when my husband grew eggplant in the garden. I was thrilled when it won high honors at a national beef contest. -Celeste Copper, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and garlic powder in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Discard bay leaf., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain and set aside. In a shallow dish, combine flour and remaining salt and pepper. Place buttermilk in another shallow dish. Dip eggplant in buttermilk, then in flour mixture., In a large skillet, cook eggplant in batches in 1/2 in. of hot oil until golden brown on each side; drain. , Place half the eggplant in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the Parmesan cheese, beef and tomato mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining eggplant, Parmesan cheese, beef and tomato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 33g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 841mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
BAKED-EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Choose firm, smooth eggplants. We bake rather than fry ours for less mess and less fat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush 2 baking sheets with oil; set aside. In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan, oregano, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating well; place on baking sheets. Bake until golden brown on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn slices; continue baking until browned on other side, 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove from oven; raise oven heat to 400 degrees.
- Spread 2 cups sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange half the eggplant in dish; cover with 2 cups sauce, then 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat with remaining eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g
EGGPLANT PARMESAN I
This makes a delicious entree served with a salad and garlic bread.
Provided by Karen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of the eggplant slices with salt. Place slices in a colander, and place a dish underneath the colander to capture liquid that will sweat out of the eggplant. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix in egg and basil.
- Rinse the eggplant in cold water until all salt is removed. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Place one layer of eggplant in the pan, brown each side. Repeat with remaining eggplant slices, using additional oil if necessary.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, evenly spread 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce. Arrange a single layer of eggplant slices on top of the sauce. Top the eggplant with 1/2 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layering process until all the eggplant and cheese mixture is used. Pour remaining sauce on top of layers, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 30 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 2074.6 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Eggplant slices are coated with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked between layers of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese for a filling Italian-inspired meal. Add fresh garlic and basil to taste. I use 2 to 4 cloves fresh garlic and 5 to 10 leaves of freshly harvested basil in the sauce. Fresh basil layered in one of the layers adds lots of 'fresh' flavor!
Provided by Dollface
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle both sides of each slice with salt. Allow to sit for at least 3 hours. Wipe excess moisture from eggplant slices with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
- Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg; coat with bread crumb mixture. Arrange coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
- Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a layer of spaghetti sauce; top with a layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese and 1/3 the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a cheese layer. Sprinkle with basil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 118.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 2427.6 mg, Sugar 18 g
MARTHA STEWART'S BAKED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
I make this regularly. I just wanted to have this on hand. NOTE: I use more egg and bread crumbs than suggested
Provided by Sana7149
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Brush 2 baking sheets with oil; set aside.
- In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan, oregano, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating well; place on baking sheets.
- Bake until golden brown on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Turn slices; continue baking until browned on other side, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Remove from oven; raise oven heat to 400°F.
- Spread 2 cups sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange half the eggplant in dish; cover with 2 cups sauce, then 1/2 cup mozzarella.
- Repeat with remaining eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
- Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- Note: To make Chunky Tomato Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook 1 small diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Crush 2 cans whole tomatoes (28 ounces each) into pan; add 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 1351.7, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 12, Protein 15.5
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Use a medium-sized eggplant that is firm and has no blemishes. The skin should be smooth and shiny.
- Slice the eggplant evenly. This will help it cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will not cook through. If they are too thin, they will become mushy.
- Salt the eggplant slices. This will help to draw out the moisture and make them less bitter. Be sure to rinse the eggplant slices thoroughly before cooking.
- Use a good quality marinara sauce. This is the base of the dish, so make sure it is flavorful and has a good consistency.
- Don't overcook the eggplant. It should be tender, but not mushy. Overcooked eggplant will become tough and chewy.
- Use fresh mozzarella cheese. This will give the dish a creamier, more flavorful texture. If you use pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, it will not melt as well.
- Serve the eggplant Parmesan hot and fresh. It is best enjoyed right out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Turkey Meat, Soy Mozzarella Cheese is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or meat-eater, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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