Quick Eggplant Parmesan

Name: Quick Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
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

⏱️ Ready in 15 min 🥄 Prep 5 min 🔥 Cook 10 min 👥 2 servings 👁️ 2 views

This eggplant goes well with some steamed green beans and French or Italian bread. Although the recipe calls for seasoned bread crumbs, you can use regular bread crumbs if you wish. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 2

Difficulty Medium

🛒 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

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 2

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 644

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28.1g 36%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1866mg 81%

Total Carbohydrate 63.6g 23%

Dietary Fiber 13.1g 47%

Total Sugars 13.8g

Protein 36.5g 73%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

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.

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.

Top eggplant with sauce and Parmesan cheese and serve.