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Eggplant Parmesan Naturale recipe is a Italian Dinner meal that takes 30 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Dinner, you will like Eggplant Parmesan Naturale!

Eggplant Parmesan Naturale

Eggplant Parmesan Naturale Recipe
Eggplant Parmesan Naturale

A lighter, fresher take on the traditional recipe. From the book "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone." It's well worth the time and effort it takes to prepare. If you're in a hurry, though, you can forgo step 2, buy pre-shredded Parmesan, and opt to heat the tomato sauce in the microwave.

What Course Is Eggplant Parmesan Naturale?

Eggplant Parmesan Naturale is for Dinner.


How Long Does Eggplant Parmesan Naturale Recipe Take To Prepare?

Eggplant Parmesan Naturale takes 70 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Eggplant Parmesan Naturale Recipe Take To Cook?

Eggplant Parmesan Naturale takes 30 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Eggplant Parmesan Naturale Recipe Make?

Eggplant Parmesan Naturale makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Eggplant Parmesan Naturale Recipe?

The ingredients for Eggplant Parmesan Naturale are:

2 medium eggplants, about 1 1/2 lbs

salt & pepper

olive oil

1 1/2 to 2 cups tomato sauce (I like Full Circle Organic Tomato Basil or Muir Glen Organic Chunky Tomato Herb)

8 large basil leaves

4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan


How Do I Make Eggplant Parmesan Naturale?

Here is how you make Eggplant Parmesan Naturale:

1. Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly oil a 2 quart gratin dish. Set aside.2. Slice the eggplant into rounds about 1/3 inch thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt, let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Blot dry.3. Preheat the broiler. Brush both sides of each round of eggplant with a little olive oil and broil 5 to 6 inches from the heat until browned. Flip rounds and repeat. Remove from broiler and season with salt and pepper.4. Warm the tomato sauce with half the basil. Spread 1/3 of the sauce over the bottom of the gratin dish. Make an overlapping layer of eggplant. Lay the mozzarella over the top, add the rest of the basil, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Add the remaining eggplant and cover with the rest of the sauce. Bake in the middle of the oven at 375 until bubbling and hot, about 30 minutes. 5. Cool briefly and cut into 6 pieces. Serving size: 1/6 of total dish.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HELGMELIA.


What's The Nutritional Info For Eggplant Parmesan Naturale?

The nutritional information for Eggplant Parmesan Naturale is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 215.5
  • Total Fat: 11.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 21.5 mg
  • Sodium: 538.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 10.9 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Eggplant Parmesan Naturale?

Eggplant Parmesan Naturale is Italian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Eggplant Parmesan Naturale Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Eggplant Parmesan Naturale is Vegetarian


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