Eggplant Parmesan
A simple, healthy and delicious way to eat Eggplant Parmesan. Low carb, gluten free and perfect for a busy weeknight!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish, meatless, Side Dish, vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 243kcal
- 2 eggplant
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sugar free tomato sauce, I use Rao's Marinara Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and extra salt for sweating
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ cup packed fresh basil
- ¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Pre-heat oven to 400 F.
Remove the top and bottom of the eggplant and chop it in ⅓ inch thick slices.
Set eggplant slices on a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle salt over them on both sides.
Let the eggplant sit for about 30 minutes to allow to "sweat".
Place eggplant in a colander and rinse off with water. Pat dry with a paper towel and place again on baking sheet. Add salt and pepper.
Bake eggplant for 20 minutes or until they get dark brown and start to soften.
In a saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic cloves and stir to combine unti fragrant, around 1-2 minutes. Add the sauce, oregano and ½ tsp salt and mix well.
Once the eggplant is softened, remove from the oven and top them with 1 tbsp of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake them for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
Remove eggplant from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To store leftovers: Wrap in parchment paper and place in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To reheat: Place in a baking tray and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 1mg