Baked Eggplant with Mushroom-and-Tomato Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Baked Eggplant with Mushroom-and-Tomato Sauce
45 min.
4
156kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and healthy side dish that packs a punch of flavor, look no further than Baked Eggplant with Mushroom-and-Tomato Sauce. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also brings a medley of textures and tastes to your table, making it a perfect accompaniment to any main course.

The star of this dish, eggplant, is expertly broiled to achieve a beautiful golden brown color, which enhances its natural flavors. Combined with a savory mushroom and tomato sauce that's infused with garlic and Italian herbs, each bite offers a comforting yet sophisticated experience. This dish is also a great way to sneak in some vegetables, as it features a generous amount of mushrooms and onions, ensuring that your meal has both character and nutrition.

With only 156 calories per serving, this recipe is a guilt-free choice that won’t derail your healthy eating goals. The bubbling layer of melty mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese provide that perfect finish, elevating this eggplant dish into a delightful culinary creation. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a stunning side dish that impresses family and friends alike. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy the vibrant flavors of Baked Eggplant with Mushroom-and-Tomato Sauce!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black divided
  •  eggplant peeled cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices ( 1 1/4 pounds)
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon seasoning dried italian
  • ounce mushrooms 
  • cup onion chopped
  • ounce parmesan fresh grated
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded divided
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounce tomato sauce divided canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; broil 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  3. Preheat oven to 37
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat; add onion and next 4 ingredients (onion through mushrooms). Cover and cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring mixture occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high; uncover and cook for 2 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
  5. Spread half of mushroom mixture in bottom of a 1 1/2-quart round baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange half of eggplant slices over mushroom mixture; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/3 cup mozzarella.
  6. Spread remaining mushroom mixture over mozzarella; top with remaining eggplant slices.
  7. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper; top with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 375 for 1 hour.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
  9. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  10. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories156kcal
Protein28.23%
Fat31.42%
Carbs40.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57
Glycemic Load
3.42
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.897391148235%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
98.12mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
8.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:155.71kcal
7.79%
Fat:5.85g
9%
Saturated Fat:3.43g
21.42%
Carbohydrates:16.89g
5.63%
Net Carbohydrates:11.19g
4.07%
Sugar:9.2g
10.22%
Cholesterol:18.43mg
6.14%
Sodium:666.32mg
28.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.82g
23.63%
Calcium:286.68mg
28.67%
Phosphorus:253.64mg
25.36%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.06%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.1%
Fiber:5.7g
22.81%
Potassium:704.54mg
20.13%
Copper:0.37mg
18.46%
Vitamin B3:3.46mg
17.32%
Selenium:11.04µg
15.78%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.08%
Vitamin B5:1.46mg
14.57%
Vitamin C:11.11mg
13.47%
Folate:50.6µg
12.65%
Magnesium:42.91mg
10.73%
Zinc:1.48mg
9.86%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.85%
Vitamin A:435.34IU
8.71%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.45%
Iron:1.41mg
7.84%
Vitamin K:8µg
7.62%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.7%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Source:My Recipes