Healthy Eggplant Parmesan
Healthy Eggplant Parmesan with 150 calories and 9gm protein per serving is a great recipe for your weight loss plan. You will love the classic flavor!
Servings: 4
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant-sliced into approx. ¼" rounds
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon crushed oregano
- 1 egg + 2 Tablespoons water
- salt pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce or homemade marinara
- mozzarella cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
- Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and oregano in a shallow bowl.
- Combine egg and water in a small bowl and mix with a fork until combined.
- Place each slice of eggplant in egg mixture then place in breadcrumb mixture to lightly coat both sides. Place slices on baking pan.
- Sprinkle top of slices with salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake eggplant 15 minutes.
- Turn eggplant slices over and continue to bake another 10 minutes.
- To make stacks:
- Place a slice of eggplant on plate and spread a small amount of marinara on top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, if desired.
- Continue stacking until 3-4 eggplant rounds are used for each stack.
- Place stacks under broiler to melt cheese.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Use panko crumbs for best results
- Bake time for eggplant is estimate- watch for browning-your oven may cook faster
- May be made as a casserole instead of stacks. Layer as directed in a medium size casserole dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 709mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2.4mg