Best 12 Reduced Fat Eggplant Aubergine Parmesan Recipes
**Reduced-Fat Eggplant Parmesan: A Healthier Twist on a Classic**
Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. However, it is also known to be a high-calorie and high-fat dish. This recipe for Reduced-Fat Eggplant Parmesan offers a healthier alternative without compromising on taste.
This recipe uses reduced-fat mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese, as well as low-fat Italian bread crumbs. The eggplant is also baked instead of fried, which helps to reduce the amount of oil used. The result is a dish that is lower in calories and fat, but still has all the flavor of traditional Eggplant Parmesan.
In addition to the Reduced-Fat Eggplant Parmesan recipe, this article also includes recipes for Roasted Eggplant with Feta and Tomatoes, Eggplant and Zucchini Tian, and Baba Ganoush. These recipes are all delicious and healthy ways to enjoy eggplant.
Whether you are looking for a healthier version of a classic dish or a new way to enjoy eggplant, this article has something for you.
REDUCED-FAT EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
One of DH favorites, he can't get enough! Have a loaf of crusty Italian bread rubbed with some roasted garlic to go with this along with some Caesar salad! Mmmmmm....... :)
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices; season with salt and pepper.
- Place eggplant on baking sheet; spray tops lightly with olive-oil spray.
- Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes, or until tender.
- In the meantime, simmer tomato sauce with basil, garlic, and oregano until heated through.
- Spread tomato sauce on eggplant; top with some chopped fresh herb, if you desire.
- Sprinkle with fat-free mozzarella; then cover with reduced-fat mozzarella.
- Bake 5-7 minutes more at 400 degrees F. or until cheese is melted (you may bake longer, or place under broiler if you like the cheese to brown).
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
LOW FAT EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
A tasty version of a high-fat favorite! Enjoy with whole wheat pasta for a healthy meal. Substitute vegetable bouillon grandules for a vegetarian dish.
Provided by JacquelineS
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and slice eggplant into 1/2 slices.
- Spray both sides with cooking spray and place on a sprayed baking sheet.
- sprinkle with half of the salt and garlic powder.
- Bake 20 minutes, turning the eggplant halfway through cooking time.
- In a sauce pan, saute minced garlic in cooking spray until lightly browned.
- Add tomato sauce, italian seasoning, oregano, and bouillon granules.
- Reduce heat under pan to very low and cover.
- Remove eggplant from baking sheet.
- In a small baking dish, spread a thin layer of sauce. Add one layer of eggplant, another of sauce and so on until all eggplant is used.
- Finish with a layer of sauce. Top with cheeses and bake until cheese is melted.
ROASTED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange three racks evenly spaced.
- Lay the eggplant in one layer on three sheet pans and brush both sides with olive oil, using all the oil. Sprinkle with the oregano, crushing it lightly in your hands, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the slices and rotate the pans in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until tender. Leave the oven at 400 degrees F.
- In a 10 by 14 by 2-inch ceramic baking dish, spread a third of the marinara sauce. Arrange a third of the eggplant on top in one layer. Scatter a third of the basil, a third of the mozzarella, a third of the goat cheese, and a third of the Parmesan on top. Repeat twice, starting with the marinara and ending with the Parmesan, making sure each layer is evenly distributed.
- For the topping, place the bread crumbs, garlic, and basil in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse to moisten the crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dish.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
HEALTHIER EGGPLANT PARMESAN II
I like this recipe because it is not fried and very tasty. I like to make it healthier by using whole wheat breadcrumbs and reducing the amount of fat. Also, by using mostly egg-whites instead of whole eggs I am able to reduce the cholesterol level.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Vegetable Main Dish Recipes Eggplant Parmesan Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat together egg, egg whites, and water in a shallow bowl. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until fork tender, 7 to 10 minutes on each side.
- Spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 12.7 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1301.6 mg, Sugar 21.2 g
LOW-CARB EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large eggplant, salt, almond meal, italian seasoning, large eggs, water, rice flour, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, crushed san marzano tomato, fresh basil, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190˚C).
- Trim the ends off the eggplant, then slice into ½-inch (2-cm) thick rounds. Transfer the rounds to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Let sit for 10 minutes for the salt to draw out excess moisture from the eggplant.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond meal, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Beat the eggs in another medium bowl with a splash of water. Add the rice flour to another medium bowl.
- Coat the salted eggplant rounds in the rice flour, then in the egg, letting any excess drip off, then in the seasoned almond meal. Set the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly drizzle on both sides with olive oil.
- Bake the eggplant, flipping halfway through for even browning, for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the eggplant is baking, make the sauce: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Reduce the heat if the garlic is browning too quickly. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from scorching. Add the basil and stir to incorporate.
- To assemble, spread a bit of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish, then add a layer of baked eggplant. Top with more sauce and sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, using another baking dish if needed to make another single layer of eggplant.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the broiler on high and cook for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
- Serve garnished with more basil.
- Enjoy!
- Nutrition, per serving - Calories: 424, Total fat: 21 grams, Sodium: 666 mg, Total carbs: 41 grams, Dietary fiber: 9 grams, Net carbs: 32 grams, Sugars: 12 grams, Protein: 22 grams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 15 grams
LIGHTER EGGPLANT PARMESAN
This Lighter Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant. No breading, just eggplant, cheese and marinara.
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Start by making the sauce if you don't have any already made.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 sheet pans with oil.
- While the sauce simmers, slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices. Transfer to the prepared pans, it's ok if they overlap slightly. Season with salt. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through until eggplant is golden.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine ricotta, egg, parsley and 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
- Put 1/2 cup sauce on the bottom of a 9x12 baking dish, add 1/3 of eggplant to cover the bottom of the dish. Top with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup of the sauce. Add another layer of eggplant and repeat the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and sauce two more times, reserving the third layer of mozzarella for topping. Finish with 1 1/2 cups of sauce, remaining mozzarella, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of grated cheese.
- Heat the oven to 400F.
- Cover with foil and bake until cheese is melted and everything is bubbling, about 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Take it out of the oven and let it sit about 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8th, Calories 255.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Sodium 809 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9.5 g
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN (EASY!)
I'm the only one in my household that likes eggplant, so when I found this easy recipe years ago, I held onto it tight. Adjust the cheese amounts to suit yourself.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray or lightly oil a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Spread 1/2 c sauce in pan.
- Peel eggplant and slice 1/2" thick.
- Arrange 1/2 the slices in the baking pan.
- Top with 1/2 c sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella, the remainder of the eggplant slices, and the remainder of the sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 to 55 minutes.
- Top with the remainder of the mozzarella and the parmesan and return to oven, uncovered, under the broiler, until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This is a quick and easy meal my family loves! Never any leftovers! This recipe can easily be doubled.
Provided by Kathy in Fla
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch slices.
- Salt and pepper.
- Dip in beaten egg.
- Dredge in bread crumbs mixed with parmesan cheese.
- Fry till golden brown.
- Place in baking dish.
- Pour spaghetti sauce over top.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
- Serve over angel hair pasta and with a salad.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
this is a recipe i never thought i would like. but i LOVE it! it is so easy to make. sometimes i serve it over pasta, sometimes not. it's up to you. i have added meat to my spaghetti sauce before, but that really isn't necessary either because the eggplant is a meat substitute.
Provided by bratty
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 1-2 eggplant slices, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- mix egg and milk together in bowl, blend.
- heat olive oil in med frying pan.
- dip eggplant slices into egg/milk mixture.
- dip eggplant into breadcrumbs.
- place 4 slices at a time, into olive oil in frying pan.
- fry eggplant on each side, until each side is golden brown (you want them crispy, not mushy).
- remove eggplant from skillet, and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- repeat dipping and frying proces with other 4 eggplant slices.
- place 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into 9x13 casserole dish.
- place eggplant into bottom of cassserole.
- pour spaghetti sauce over top of eggplant.
- sprinkle mozzarella/parmesan cheese over top of spaghetti sauce.
- bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- serve over pasta if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 297.5, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.1
LOW CARB EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
I am on a low carb diet (South Beach) and I've found this recipe to be best in satisfying my craving of pasta with red sauce or pizza....god, I miss those days! But this is just as good and healthy too; a good dish for a vegetarian that may also be watching their carb intake. Serve this as a main dish (serves 3) or as a side dish (serves 6).
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel eggplant, if you wish, and cut into 1/4 inch thick round slices.
- Lightly grease a medium sized casserole dish and place half of the eggplant on the bottom.
- Top with 1/2 cup of parmesan, 3/4 cup mozzarella and 3/4 cup of sauce, sprinkle with spices.
- Repeat layers and again, sprinkle with spices.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes or until eggplant is tender.
- Uncover and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and once again, sprinkle with spices; bake for about 5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This is an adopted recipe from MeanChef, a former member, his version of a popular dish. No frying involved, so it is healthier for you! A nice easy recipe. Personally, I like to dredge the oiled slices of eggplant in fine dry breadcrumbs before roasting it in the oven, then I put the sauce in the dish, layer the eggplant, mozzarella (thin slices) top with more sauce, more cheese until I have used the amount I prefer; as noted in the reviews, most chefs use less cheese than specified in the recipe. To me a recipe is a guide that I make 'my way' ! I often add dried basil in the sauce when I don't have fresh basil to layer. I don't add salt, I find the sauce and cheeses are salty enough for my tastes.
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice eggplant into rounds at least 1/4 inch thick.
- Brush rounds with olive oil on both sides, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 425 degrees on a parchment lined sheet pan until completely cooked.
- In a casserole dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a layer of eggplant, a layer of marinara, a layer of mozzarella, a layer of basil and a layer of parmesan.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven until the casserole is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN - VEGAN
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan - Vegan recipe from Food.com.
Provided by turtledove
Categories European
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a food processor process till smooth: tofu, spinach, garlic, nutmeg, salt/pepper to taste and set aside.
- Place flour, water or soymilk, bread crumbs each in separate bowls.
- Heat olive oil in med frying pan.
- Dip eggplant slices into flour then into water or soymilk and finally into breadcrumbs.
- Place 4 slices at a time, into olive oil in frying pan.
- Fry eggplant on each side or until golden brown.
- Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a lasagna baking dish, spread about 2-4 tablespoons pasta sauce onto bottom of pan to evenly cover.
- Layer eggplant, tofu-spinach mixture and sauce.
- Repeat till all ingredients are done.
- Sprinkle cheese and bake for 30-45 minutes.
Tips:
- Look for firm, blemish-free eggplants with a deep purple color and a slight sheen. This indicates that they are fresh and ripe.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the eggplant into slices or cubes. This will help to prevent the eggplant from becoming mushy.
- Salt the eggplant slices or cubes and let them sit for 30 minutes. This will help to draw out the moisture and prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil when it is fried.
- Rinse the eggplant slices or cubes with water and pat them dry before cooking. This will help to remove the excess salt and prevent the eggplant from becoming soggy.
- Use a nonstick skillet or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to cook the eggplant. This will help to prevent the eggplant from sticking and burning.
- Cook the eggplant over medium heat until it is golden brown and tender. Do not overcrowd the skillet, or the eggplant will not cook evenly.
- Drain the cooked eggplant on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
Conclusion:
Reduced-fat eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this classic Italian dish. By using a combination of reduced-fat cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, and a small amount of bread crumbs, you can create a dish that is lower in fat and calories than traditional eggplant Parmesan, without sacrificing any of the flavor. Serve this dish with a side of whole-wheat pasta or a salad for a complete meal.
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