Skinny Eggplant Parmigiana
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
Layers of breaded eggplant, mozzarella and tomato sauce make your mouth water as the smell of this classic Italian dish fills your kitchen. Our Skinny Eggplant Parmigiana is made to fit a healthier lifestyle, but it definitely isn't lacking in taste. It's perfect when you want to show off your Italian culinary skills, but easy enough to make any night of the week.
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 eggplant (12 to 15 ounces), trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 cup light spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat two 10- x 15-inch rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
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In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and oregano; mix well. Place flour in another shallow dish and place eggs in a third shallow dish.
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Dip eggplant slices in flour, then eggs, then bread crumb mixture, coating completely with each. Arrange eggplant in a single layer on baking sheets. Lightly coat tops of eggplant with cooking spray.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden.
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Spoon spaghetti sauce evenly over eggplant slices, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 to 7 additional minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you're looking for the perfect starter soup to go with our Skinny Eggplant Parmigiana, you've got to try our Hearty Lentil Soup!
- Whip up our Italian Herb Dressing for a tasty side salad.
- Love our Skinny Eggplant Parmigiana? Check out these other delicious Easy Eggplant Recipes!