Quick Eggplant Parmesan

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl beat the egg and water together. Place the bread crumbs in shallow dish. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture then in crumbs, being sure to coat thoroughly.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add eggplant slices and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during last minute of cooking to melt.
  3. While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at high power for 2 minutes or until heated through.
  4. Top eggplant with sauce and Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

413 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.9g 46% DV
Total Fat 10.2g 13% DV
Carbs 57.7g 21% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 826mg 36% DV
Potassium 507.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 87.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 125.3mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 32.5mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 487mg 37% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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