Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
A healthy, fresh spin on the Italian food classic, you’re going to love this hearty and delicious grilled eggplant Parmesan. The ultimate vegetarian comfort food recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 eggplant sliced 1″ thick, medium
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded part-skim
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
- chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill over high heat and brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- When grill is hot, lay eggplant slices in a single layer and grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until tender. Remove from grill and place in a shallow baking dish. Top each slice of eggplant with one or two tablespoons of marinara, a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella and a teaspoon of parmesan cheese.
- Grill the pan of eggplant, uncovered, until cheese is fully melted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve eggplants stacked on top of one another and sprinkle with chili flakes to serve if you wish.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.2g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18.9g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.6g | 74% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1134mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10.1g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.