LIGHT (BAKED NOT FRIED) EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Eggplant Parmesan is always rich in flavor, but it can also be high in fast since the eggplant is fried. In this recipe, the eggplant bakes with a bread crumb crust before it's layered with San Marzano tomatoes and cheese. It's made with far less fat, but not lacking at all in flavor. You really taste the Parmesan cheese flavor...
Provided by Malinda Coletta
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. To the one can of San Marzano tomatoes, add olive oil, oregano, and salt to taste. If your can of tomatoes is whole or chopped use a blender, or food processor to make into a smooth sauce. Set aside. You do not cook this - trust me it gives the parmesan a FRESH tomato taste!
- 2. Fill one dish with seasoned bread crumbs; fill another one with the eggs and water beaten.
- 3. Start to cut your eggplant. I do not peel mine as we like the flavor of the skin of the Japanese eggplant, if using the Italian style eggplant you may want to peel. (Japanese eggplant is banana-shaped - Italian style is more bulb-shaped). Slice eggplant into 4-inch sections.
- 4. Turn on its side so the round part is facing down and then cut in 1/2 inch slices - you now have a sort of rectangle piece of eggplant NOT a round slice. I do this because it makes it easier to layer.
- 5. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray.
- 6. Place eggplant in egg wash.
- 7. Then into bread crumbs; shake off excess.
- 8. Fill one tray.
- 9. Spray the battered eggplant with cooking spray.
- 10. Place into pre heated 450F oven on the bottom rack. Repeat for tray two rotate bottom tray to the top. If you have not finished slicing eggplant you can do this while you are waiting for the top rack to finish cooking. No more than 10 mins for each sheet.
- 11. In a 13 x 9 glass baking dish, lightly coat the bottom with the tomato sauce.
- 12. Start by adding a layer of eggplant.
- 13. Next add a layer of Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and a bit of salt if you think it needs it.
- 14. Repeat starting with the tomato again, but layer the eggplant going in the opposite direction as the layer before. If you are doing this while the eggplant is cooking in the oven you will save a ton of time! Also keep in mind I do not put a ton of cheese in the layers as we are trying to keep this full flavor - lower calories!
- 15. Once ALL the eggplant is in the dish cover with the remaing tomato sauce and a generous helping of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- 16. Put in the 450F oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is brown.
- 17. With the leftovers, I portion out into single servings and place in small freezer bags - grab and go for lunches!
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Sana Robert
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The eggplant parmesan is sure to impress your guests.
Yaseen Arafat
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant and this recipe didn't disappoint. The eggplant parmesan was delicious and it was a nice change from the usual fried version.
Jonayd Boss
[email protected]This recipe is a bit different from the traditional eggplant parmesan, but it's just as good. The eggplant is baked instead of fried, which makes it a healthier option.
Micayla Daniels
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Vaishali Sooknanan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sadaqat Babar
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kabi Ram
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The eggplant parmesan is sure to impress your guests.
Ballal Khan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant and this recipe didn't disappoint. The eggplant parmesan was delicious and it was a nice change from the usual fried version.
Lee Horton
[email protected]This recipe is a bit different from the traditional eggplant parmesan, but it's just as good. The eggplant is baked instead of fried, which makes it a healthier option.
Summaiya Arain
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Rome Paul ogul
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Onwugbufor roseline
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.
Veronica
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how good it was.
Elizabeth Wangechi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The eggplant parmesan was delicious and everyone loved it.
alligood family
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The eggplant parmesan turned out perfectly. The eggplant was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious.
Adam Malti
[email protected]This is the best eggplant parmesan recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.
Jesse Guel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The eggplant is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce is also very good.
Clarence Magobiane
[email protected]This baked eggplant parmesan was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.