YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Enjoy a healthy twist on a classic Italian favorite with our baked eggplant parmesan. Tender baked eggplant layers with a zesty marinara sauce, lightly breaded with whole wheat breadcrumbs and paired with melted part-skim mozzarella. Finished with a creamy dollop of low-fat cottage cheese, this dish is both satisfying and nutritionally balanced for your meal plan.
INGREDIENTS
1 medium Eggplant (≈150g)
1 large Egg
2 ounces Part-Skim Mozzarella
1/4 cup Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
1/4 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
Olive Oil Spray
1 tsp Dried Oregano
Salt & Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Lightly season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Place the whole wheat breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
Dip each eggplant slice in the beaten egg and then coat lightly with breadcrumbs.
Place the breaded eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
Bake the eggplant for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and spoon a thin layer of marinara sauce over each slice. Top with part-skim mozzarella.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Once removed from the oven, add dollops of low-fat cottage cheese on top of each slice for extra creaminess and protein. Serve immediately.