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Melanzane parmigiana
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Melanzane parmigiana

13 ingredients 30 min Serves 4 - 6 openrecipes
Melanzane parmigiana

Meaning 'aubergine Parmesan' in Italian, this vegetarian bake with tomato and cheese is ideal for entertaining

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1045
Calories
35g
Protein
48g
Fat
120g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Sage 1 tsp ground (0.7g) 2
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

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

  • 2 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for brushing
  • 3 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 8 large sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 4 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp golden caster or granulated sugar
  • 6 large aubergines , sliced lengthways as thinly as you can
  • 100g vegetarian-style Parmesan , finely grated
  • 85g white breadcrumbs
  • 50g pine nuts
  • 2 x 125g balls vegetarian-style mozzarella , torn into small chunks
  • handful basil leaves

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By bbcgoodfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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