Quick Eggplant Parmesan

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This quick eggplant recipe goes well with steamed green beans and French or Italian bread. Although it calls for seasoned bread crumbs, you can use regular ones. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned

  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup spaghetti sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Beat together egg and water in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish.

  2. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, then press in bread crumbs to coat.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant slices to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until golden brown and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during the last minute of cooking to melt.

  4. While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and red pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high until heated through, about 2 minutes.

  5. Top fried eggplant slices with sauce and Parmesan cheese to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

644 Calories
28g Fat
64g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 644
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 1866mg 81%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 13g 47%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 662mg 51%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 982mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.