Eggplant Parmesan

Gluten Free
Health score
30%
Eggplant Parmesan
55 min.
2
294kcal

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With a cooking time of just 55 minutes, this Eggplant Parmesan is the perfect option for when you're short on time but still want to serve something special. And at only 294 calories per serving, you won't have to worry about indulging too much. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, attending a potluck, or simply want a tasty snack, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Featuring a combination of crispy baked eggplant slices, fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this Eggplant Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food. The dish is seasoned with a hint of garlic and Parmesan cheese, making it the perfect blend of savory and aromatic.

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Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • small eggplant peeled cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • tablespoon basil dried fresh minced
  • tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
  • medium tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • serving basil 
  • serving basil 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Combine oil and garlic; brush over both sides of eggplant slices.
  2. Place on a greased baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes; turn.
  4. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°.
  5. Place half the eggplant in a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle with half the basil and half the Parmesan cheese. Arrange tomato slices over top; sprinkle with remaining basil and Parmesan.
  7. Layer with half the mozzarella cheese and the remaining eggplant; top with remaining mozzarella. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes longer.
  8. Garnish with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein13.4%
Fat62.92%
Carbs23.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
132.5
Glycemic Load
2.93
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.765652078649%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
196.23mg
Naringenin
0.42mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:293.96kcal
14.7%
Fat:21.59g
33.22%
Saturated Fat:6.14g
38.39%
Carbohydrates:18.29g
6.1%
Net Carbohydrates:9.86g
3.59%
Sugar:10.05g
11.16%
Cholesterol:24.3mg
8.1%
Sodium:229.1mg
9.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:10.35g
20.7%
Vitamin K:64.6µg
61.53%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.8%
Fiber:8.43g
33.7%
Calcium:241.46mg
24.15%
Vitamin E:3.33mg
22.21%
Potassium:760.7mg
21.73%
Phosphorus:193.59mg
19.36%
Vitamin A:896.39IU
17.93%
Vitamin C:14.31mg
17.34%
Folate:69.32µg
17.33%
Iron:2.79mg
15.5%
Magnesium:61.17mg
15.29%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.12%
Copper:0.28mg
14%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.44%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.2%
Zinc:1.57mg
10.48%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.05%
Selenium:6.6µg
9.43%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.43%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.76%