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Amazing Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant parmesan is a tangy, crispy, cheesy masterpiece! Delicious eggplant covered in a delightful mix of herbs and spices, this recipe will knock your socks off!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 eggplant slices
Calories: 472 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds eggplant (about 2 medium sized eggplant)
- salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups homemade marinara sauce (or store-bought)
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Fresh chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- Slice eggplant 1/2 inch thick creating 15 slices. Lay the eggplant on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and let them sweat all of the bitter liquid for 30-45 minutes. Pat with a paper towel to dry.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl add the flour, another small bowl add the Panko, 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. In the last small bowl whisk together the eggs.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the eggplant first in the flour, second in the egg, and last in the Panko. Lay in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes flipping halfway through and bake until crispy and brown.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread 1/2 cup of the marinara in the bottom. Lay half of the eggplant on top of the sauce. Top with 2 cups of marinara sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layer and end with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan on the very top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked throughout and the cheese is bubbly. Serve with chopped basil for garnish if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
1647mg
(69%)
Potassium
1046mg
(30%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1414IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
568mg
(57%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6eggplant slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1647mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1046mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1414IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 568mg | 57% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.