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Recipe
Calcium Rich: Microwave Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
| Servings: 6 |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 254g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 286 | |
| Calories from Fat 106 | 37% |
| Total Fat 12.06g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 702mg | 29% |
| Potassium 579mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 31.06g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 11.14g | 7% |
| Protein 14.01g | 22% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 1 med Eggplant [1 lb]
- 1 x Egg
- 2 Tbsp. Lowfat milk
- 1 c. Dry bread crumbs, Italian-seasoned
- 1 3/4 c. Spaghetti sauce
- 2 c. Mozzarella, part-skim, shredded
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, freshly grated
Directions
- The microwave eliminates having to fry the eggplant to make this dish.
- Peel eggplant; cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- In shallow bowl, beat egg with lowfat milk. Spread bread crumbs in shallow plate. dip eggplant slices into egg mix then into crumbs to coat well.
- Arrange half of the eggplant in 10-inch microwaveable plate lined with paper owels. Microwave, uncovered, at High for about 4 min or possibly till tender, rearranging slices once halfway through cooking time.
- Repeat with remaining eggplant.
- Spread 1/4 c. of the spaghetti sauce in 8-inch square microwaveable baking dish. Layer half of the eggplant, half of the mozzarella and half of the remaining spaghetti sauce in dish; repeat layers.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Microwave, covered, at High for about 4 min or possibly just till warm.
- Rotate dish; microwave at Medium (50%) covered, for 10 min or possibly till warm and bubbling, rotating dish once halfway through cooking time. Let stand covered, for 5 min.
- carbohydrate excellent source of calcium
