5 from 3 votes
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
If you're craving a healthier twist on a classic Italian favorite, check out this delicious Baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
199 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh leaves
- Pinch sea salt fresh black pepper
- Pinch black pepper fresh black pepper
- 2 eggplant cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 large balls fresh mozzarella sliced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- basil Italian, leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
- In a medium-sized dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and thyme leaves. Season with a pinch of sea salt and fresh black pepper.
- Dip the eggplant slices into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Once all slices are well coated, place them on the baking sheet and drizzle with some olive oil. Bake them for 10 minutes in the preheated oven until golden brown.
- In a baking dish, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce and layer half of the baked eggplants.
- Top with 1 cup of marinara sauce and half of the mozzarella slices. Repeat this step with the remaining eggplants, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil. Season with a pinch of sea salt and fresh black pepper. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is brown and melted.
- Remove the baked eggplant Parmesan from the oven and top with the fresh basil. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
1054mg
(44%)
Potassium
1153mg
(25%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1041IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1054mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1153mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1041IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.