Eggplant Parmesan Light
From pleclare 16 years agoIngredients
- 2 eggplants (2lbs.total) shopping list
- 3 lg. egg whites shopping list
- 3Tbs. water shopping list
- 1 cup plain fine bread crumbs shopping list
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese,divided(1Oz.) shopping list
- 1/2 tsp. salt shopping list
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper shopping list
- 21/2 cups marinara sauce shopping list
- 1/3 cup slivered fresh basil leaves or 1Tbs. dried basil shopping list
- 1/4tsp crushed red pepper flakes shopping list
- 1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese,divided(4 oz.) shopping list
How to make it
- t oven to 375. Lightly oil two lg. baking sheets and a 7x11 baking dish. Set aside
- Slice the eggplants crosswise into 1/2" thick slices. There is no need to peel them. Set aside
- In a bowl,whisk the egg whites and water till frothy. Set aside
- In a shallow dish,combine breadcrumbs,1/4c of the parmesan cheese,salt and pepper One at a time,dip the eggplant slices into the egg-white mixture,then coat both sides with the breadcrumbs. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 20 mins or until golden and very tender when pierced with a knife. Meanwhile,in a bowl,combine the marinara,basil and red pepper flakes. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. When the eggplant slices are done,arrange half of the slices over the sauce,overlapping them slightly. Spoon 1 cup of the remaining sauce over the eggplant,then top with 1/2 cup mozzarella
- Arrange the remaining eggplant slices on top,pressing them down into an even layer. Top with the remaining sauce,mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Bake ,uncovered,until the sauce bubbles and the top is browned,25-30 mins
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THANKS CLARE
love eggplant we in south africa call it brinjals
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