I like this recipe because it is not fried and very tasty. I like to make it healthier by using whole wheat breadcrumbs and reducing the amount of fat. Also, by using mostly egg-whites instead of whole eggs I am able to reduce the cholesterol level.
Original recipe makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1 whole egg
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon water
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
3/4 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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PREP
25 mins
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COOK
35 mins
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READY IN
1 hr
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat together egg, egg whites, and water in a shallow bowl. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until fork tender, 7 to 10 minutes on each side.
- Spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 424 kcal
Carbohydrates: 51.1 g
Cholesterol: 62 mg
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 12.7 g
Protein: 22.4 g
Sodium: 1302 mg