Parmesan
EGGPLANT
EGGPLANT
Why you'll love it
Eggplant parmesan is a healthy vegetarian meal made with fresh ingredients.
what you need:
Eggplant Panko breadcrumbs Egg Parmesan cheese Mozzarella cheese Marinara sauce
Prep Marinara
1
Heat olive oil over medium/high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add Sauce
Add chunky tomato sauce, spices, and tomato paste and mix to combine. Bring to a boil.
2
Simmer
Let the marinara sauce simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes to reduce and thicken.
3
Salt Eggplant
Place sliced eggplant onto a large baking sheet. Then, sprinkle with salt to draw out any excess moisture.
4
Prep Zucchini
Whisk eggs in a bowl and combine parmesan cheese with spices in a separate bowl. Dip eggplant in the egg wash and then dredge in cheese.
5
Pan Fry
Pan fry the eggplant in olive oil on both sides get them nice and crispy.
6
Assemble
Assemble eggplant parmesan by spreading sauce on bottom of casserole dish. Then, stack eggplant, cheeses, and marinara sauce. Repeat.
7
Bake and Enjoy!
Bake eggplant parmesan at at 400ºF for 20-22 minutes. Enjoy with extra parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
8
Enjoy!
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