Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Name: Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 whole egg; 3 egg whites; 1 tablespoon water; 2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs; 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced; 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided; 0.75 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil

This healthy eggplant Parmesan recipe offers a delicious, guilt-free alternative to the traditional fried version. I achieve a lighter dish by using whole wheat breadcrumbs, reducing the overall fat content, and opting for mostly egg whites instead of whole eggs.

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time25 mins
Cook time50 mins
Yield1 (9x13-inch) dish, 8

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Ingredients

1 whole egg
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon water
2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
0.75 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
0.5 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, egg whites, and water until thoroughly combined. Spread the bread crumbs evenly on a large plate.
Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, then dredge in the bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Arrange the coated eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the eggplant is tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 7 to 10 minutes per side.
Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of baked eggplant slices over the sauce, then sprinkle generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a final layer of cheeses. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 325 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 12 g
Sugar Content: 20 g
Sodium Content: 1372 mg
Protein Content: 24 g
Cholesterol Content: 40 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 46 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g