Healthier Eggplant Parmesan II

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

I like this recipe because it is not fried and very tasty. I like to make it healthier by using whole wheat breadcrumbs and reducing the amount of fat. Also, by using mostly egg-whites instead of whole eggs I am able to reduce the cholesterol level.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Healthier Eggplant Parmesan II

Ingredients

1 whole egg

3 egg whites

1 tablespoon water

3 eggplant

peeled and thinly sliced

2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs

6 cups spaghetti sauce

divided

¾ pound part-skim mozzarella cheese

shredded and divided

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

divided

½ teaspoon dried basil

Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat together egg egg whites and water in a shallow bowl. Dip eggplant slices in egg then bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until fork tender 7 to 10 minutes on each side.

Step 3

Spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients ending with cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown about 35 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Eggplant Parmesan II

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 424

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.4g 45%

Carbohydrates: 51.1g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 12.7g 51%

Sugars: 21.2g

Fat: 15.5g 24%

Saturated Fat: 7g 35%

Cholesterol: 58.6mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 1181.8IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.8mg 99%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 80.7mcg 20%

Calcium: 473mg 47%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 103.8mg 37%

Potassium: 1137.8mg 32%

Sodium: 1301.6mg 52%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 139.5

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.