YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Hero
Enjoy a modern twist on the classic Italian favorite with our Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Hero. Tender, lightly breaded eggplant slices are baked to a golden crisp and layered with a rich marinara sauce and gooey part-skim mozzarella, all nestled in a high-protein whole wheat hero roll. This meal offers an irresistible blend of textures and flavors, perfect for a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 medium Eggplant (150g)
1 High-Protein Whole Wheat Hero Roll (100g)
2 ounces Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup Marinara Sauce (80g)
1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (15g)
2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese (10g)
1 large Egg White
Olive Oil Spray
1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Lightly sprinkle with salt and let rest for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat dry.
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg white. In another small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and dried Italian herbs.
Dip each eggplant slice first in the egg white, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
Arrange the coated eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the eggplant is tender and the coating is golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Meanwhile, warm the marinara sauce on the stovetop.
To assemble the hero, split the high-protein whole wheat roll and layer with the baked eggplant slices. Top the eggplant with warmed marinara sauce and sprinkle the part-skim mozzarella evenly.
Return the assembled hero to the oven for 3-5 minutes, just until the cheese begins to melt slightly.
Remove from the oven, close the roll, and serve immediately.