Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Easy Eggplant Parmesan might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. For $2.63 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal recipe has 288 calories, 21g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. 2 people have tried and liked this recipe. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. A mixture of style cheese, onion, pasta sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 64%. Easy Eggplant Parmesan, Easy Eggplant Parmesan, and Easy Eggplant Parmesan are very similar to this recipe.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 35.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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olive oil | 3.0 | Tbsps | None |
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onion | 1.0 | None | |
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garlic clove | 1.0 | None | |
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pasta sauce | 0.5 | jars | None |
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eggplant | 680.389 | grams | None |
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style cheese | 452.0 | grams | None |
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basil leaves | 24.0 | grams | None |
olive oil
Qty: 3.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
garlic clove
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
pasta sauce
Qty: 0.5
Metric: jars
Price: None
eggplant
Qty: 680.389
Metric: grams
Price: None
style cheese
Qty: 452.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
basil leaves
Qty: 24.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Put the eggplant on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
Ingredients:
- olive oil
- eggplant
Equipment:
- baking sheet
Step 2: Place under the broiler until soft.
Equipment:
- broiler
Step 3: Remove and allow to cool.
Step 4: Meanwhile, heat the sauce in a small saucepan.
Ingredients:
- sauce
Equipment:
- sauce pan
Step 5: Heat the remaining oil and cook the onion for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Ingredients:
- garlic
- onion
- cooking oil
Step 6: Add the onion and garlic to the sauce.
Ingredients:
- garlic
- onion
- sauce
Step 7: Arrange the eggplant across the bottom of a 8 x 6 baking dish and then scatter cheese on top. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Finish off with sauce, basil and remaining cheese.
Ingredients:
- eggplant
- cheese
- basil
- sauce
Equipment:
- baking pan
Step 8: Bake for 40 minutes and 37
Equipment:
- oven
Step 9: Optional: If you prefer you can fry the eggplant in a bit of olive oil. Then, soak up oil on a paper towel.
Ingredients:
- olive oil
- eggplant
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- paper towels
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 287.89 kcal | 14.39% |
| Fat | 12.26 g | 18.86% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.28 g | 14.28% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.15 g | 8.72% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 19.19 g | 6.98% |
| Sugar | 16.41 g | 18.24% |
| Cholesterol | 13.56 mg | 4.52% |
| Sodium | 1201.24 mg | 52.23% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 20.97 g | 41.93% |
| Phosphorus | 667.25 mg | 66.72% |
| Calcium | 442.25 mg | 44.22% |
| Vitamin K | 39.9 µg | 38.0% |
| Manganese | 0.62 mg | 31.08% |
| Potassium | 1017.08 mg | 29.06% |
| Fiber | 6.96 g | 27.83% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43 mg | 25.32% |
| Folate | 93.95 µg | 23.49% |
| Vitamin E | 3.32 mg | 22.15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.07 µg | 17.89% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.74 mg | 17.41% |
| Magnesium | 68.2 mg | 17.05% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33 mg | 16.71% |
| Vitamin C | 13.04 mg | 15.81% |
| Vitamin A | 784.18 IU | 15.68% |
| Copper | 0.31 mg | 15.61% |
| Zinc | 2.26 mg | 15.05% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.3 mg | 11.49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15 mg | 9.88% |
| Selenium | 6.82 µg | 9.74% |
| Iron | 1.74 mg | 9.67% |
