Eat Well Recipe: Rustic Baked Eggplant Parmesan (No Breadcrumbs)
Rustic Baked Eggplant Parmesan (No Breadcrumbs) Thick slices of tender, roasted eggplant layered with a rich, aromatic garlic-basil marinara and melted part-skim mozzarella create a comforting, lower-carb classic . By baking instead of frying and omitting heavy breadcrumbs , this version drastically cuts down on unneeded refined starches and saturated fats. Prep Time Cook Time Servings Estimated Calories 15 minutes 40–45 minutes 4 servings ~240 kcal per serving Ingredients 2 medium eggplants (about 700g total), rinsed and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick planks 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided) 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 cups low-sodium marinara sauce (choose a brand with no added sugars) 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese , freshly shredded 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese A small handful of fresh basil leaves , torn (for garnish) Step-by-Step Instructions 1.Preheat and pre...