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Eggplant Bake
Eggplant Bake is new take on a classic Italian American favorite with savory eggplant slices layered with three cheeses and seasoned marinara.
Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 202 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants , about 6 to 8 inches long
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 6 cups marinara sauce
- 8 ounces part skim ricotta
- 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups Light Mozzarella , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut ends of eggplants and slice thinly, about 1/4 inch thick. Lay slices on a cooling rack and season with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes. Flip, season again, and let sit for another 20 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add onions and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and cook until onions are translucent. Add marinara and cook until warmed through.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, egg and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a 9x13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a single layer of eggplant slices, a layer of ricotta mixture, then a layer of mozzarella; repeat layers. Top last layer of eggplant with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
1420mg
(59%)
Potassium
736mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1092IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
278mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1420mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1092IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.