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Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Basil and Smoked Mozzarella
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Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Basil and Smoked Mozzarella

10 ingredients 20 min + 40 min 5 servings openrecipes
Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Basil and Smoked Mozzarella

"The heavenly, salty, slightly sweet combination of rich tomato-y marinara, crispy creamy fried eggplant, and smoked mozzarella. I'd call this dish transcendent."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1054
Calories
46g
Protein
42g
Fat
123g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 large unpeeled purple eggplant, trimmed and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or as needed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, or more as needed
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce (such as De Cecco®)
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package smoked mozzarella cheese, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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