Italian Eggplant Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Italian Eggplant Casserole
45 min.
8
76kcal

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If you're looking for a deliciously satisfying and healthy side dish, look no further than this Italian Eggplant Casserole! This gluten-free delight features a medley of vibrant vegetables and bold flavors, all harmoniously layered to create a dish that is as beautiful as it is tasty. Whether served as an appetizer, starter, or snack, this casserole brings the warmth of Italian cooking right to your table.

Imagine tender slices of eggplant, steamed to perfection, paired with sautéed mushrooms, celery, and fresh herbs, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce. The addition of fresh parsley, thyme, and oregano elevates this dish, while a sprinkle of part-skim mozzarella and Parmesan cheese adds a mouthwatering gooeyness that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Not only is this recipe quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, it’s packed with flavor and nutrition. At only 76 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy. With its light yet hearty composition, this casserole is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a comforting weeknight meal.

Join me in bringing a taste of Italy into your kitchen with this easy-to-make Italian Eggplant Casserole. Delight your taste buds while impressing your friends and family with this wholesome, vibrant dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 1.5 pounds eggplant ( 2 small)
  • 0.8 cup mushrooms fresh sliced
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup green onions chopped
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce 
  • 0.3 cup no-salt-added chicken broth undiluted canned
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon oregano fresh minced
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 cup no-salt-added tomato paste 
  • 16 ounce no-salt-added tomato sauce canned

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cut eggplant into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange eggplant, in batches, in a vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain on paper towels, and set aside.
  3. Heat chicken broth in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, green onions, and green pepper.
  5. Saute until vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove from heat; add tomato sauce and next 6 ingredients, stirring well. Set aside.
  7. Arrange half of eggplant slices in an 11- x 7- x 1 1/2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon half of tomato mixture over eggplant; sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over tomato mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining eggplant, tomato mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein22.06%
Fat20.82%
Carbs57.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.88
Glycemic Load
2.65
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.8843477886656%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
72.88mg
Apigenin
2.34mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
2.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:76.2kcal
3.81%
Fat:1.97g
3.04%
Saturated Fat:1.01g
6.29%
Carbohydrates:12.18g
4.06%
Net Carbohydrates:7.75g
2.82%
Sugar:7g
7.78%
Cholesterol:5.62mg
1.87%
Sodium:413.59mg
17.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.7g
9.41%
Vitamin K:32.11µg
30.58%
Vitamin C:14.82mg
17.96%
Fiber:4.43g
17.72%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.45%
Potassium:548.07mg
15.66%
Vitamin A:608.98IU
12.18%
Copper:0.22mg
10.79%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.25%
Phosphorus:100.98mg
10.1%
Calcium:98.82mg
9.88%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.69%
Vitamin B3:1.9mg
9.49%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.31%
Folate:35.75µg
8.94%
Magnesium:31.11mg
7.78%
Iron:1.34mg
7.43%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.13%
Selenium:3.43µg
4.91%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.82%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.54%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.43%
Source:My Recipes