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Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Photo: Joseph Gonzalez

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

10 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Baked Eggplant Parmesan

To reduce the bitterness of eggplant, lightly sprinkle the slices with salt and let drain in a colander set over a plate for 30 minutes. Pat with paper towels to remove the salt and bitter juices. Do not rinse under running water, which the eggplant will absorb.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

542
Calories
25g
Protein
36g
Fat
33g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 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 egg, beaten with 1 Tbs. water
  • 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 Tbs. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 small eggplants, about 1 1/2 lb. total, cut into 8 slices
  • 2 cups spicy tomato sauce, homemade (see related recipe at left) or purchased
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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