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Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Others
Cuisine:
American , International , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 medium sized eggplants about 2 pounds total
- salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 and 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoon minced parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Move oven rack so that is in the second from the top space. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush 2 Tablespoons of olive oil on a large baking sheet and set aside.
- Cut the eggplant into lengthwise into planks about 1 inch thick. Sprinkle salt on both sides. Let sit for 30 minutes or longer.
- After 30 minutes, pat the eggplant dry with a paper towel, then season with salt and pepper.
- In one shallow dish, mix together panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
- In another shallow dish, whisk eggs.
- Dip one eggplant slice into the egg, allow excess to drip off. Then dip it into the bread crumb mixture until fully coated in the crumb mixture, and gently press with your hand to help the crumbs stick to the eggplant. Place on the prepared baking sheet, repeat with remaining slices of eggplant.
- Place baking sheet in oven on the second from the top rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 20 minutes, or until eggplant is tender and breading is golden.
- Pour 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over each piece of eggplant, then top with cheese. Place back in the oven and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese it melted. Turn on broiler and broil for 2-4 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1116mg
(47%)
Potassium
638mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
753IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
297mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1116mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 638mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 753IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.