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Eggplant Parmesan

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4 or 5. serving size: 2 slices of eggplant.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt
1 large eggplant, cut horizontally into 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle the salt onto the eggplant in a colander placed in the sink. Let drain for 1 hour. Rinse and pat dry.

    Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle the granulated garlic on the eggplant slices. Dip each slice into the breadcrumbs and fry in the hot skillet for 3 minutes on each side.

    Step 4

    Remove to paper towels to absorb unnecessary oil.

    Step 5

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 6

    Place the eggplant in an oiled baking pan.

    Step 7

    Ladle a teaspoon of tomato sauce onto each eggplant slice and sprinkle with the cheese, covering completely.

    Step 8

    Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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