Eggplant Parmesan

By á-172707

Don’t be afraid of the eggplant! This tasty eggplant parmesan is just like lasagna – but it’s perfect for Meatless Mondays! You won’t believe that there’s eggplant in it – it’s fabulous and everyone will love it.

Ingredients

•  2 eggplants, peeled and sliced
•  Garlic powder, to taste
•  Onion powder, to taste
•  Salt & Pepper, to taste
•  2 eggs, beaten
•  1/4 cup water
•  3/4 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
•  2 Tbsp olive oil
•  3 cups marinara sauce
•  3 oz mozzarella, shredded
•  6 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from laaloosh.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Season the eggplant with garlic, onion, salt and pepper.
3. In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs and water.
4. Put the breadcrumbs into a second shallow bowl.
5. Dip the slices of eggplant in the egg and then dredge each slice in the breadcrumbs.
6. Heat the oil over medium high heat in a heavy skillet.
7. Fry the eggplant on each side until golden brown.
8. Place a layer of eggplant in the bottom of a baking dish.
9. Top with a layer of tomato sauce, then the two cheeses.
10. Repeat the layers until all the eggplant, sauce and cheese is used.
11. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until bubbly.