The recipe Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan

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Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan recipe is a Italian Dinner meal that takes 70 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Dinner, you will like Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan!

Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan

Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan

The wheat germ is the secret ingredient. You could make it with bread crumbs, but I always use wheat germ. Because the eggplant is oven baked instead of fried, it's way lower cal and fat than most. I also use cheese sparingly, and make my own tomato sauce, so the sodium is much lower. (Note, this recipe is calculated with a generic, high-sodium tomato sauce because I was too lazy to try and recreate my own here so it shows a sodium level much higher than my actual dish.)

What Course Is Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan?

Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan is for Dinner.


How Long Does Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan Recipe Take To Prepare?

Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan takes 90 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan Recipe Take To Cook?

Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan takes 70 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan Recipe Make?

Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan makes 10 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan Recipe?

The ingredients for Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan are:

2 large eggplants (about 9" each)
3/4 c non-fat milk (you won't use all of it)
2 c fine bread crumbs or wheat germ (recipe calculated with wheat germ, only about a cup gets used)
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
3 - 4 c tomato sauce
4 oz part skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 c low-fat ricotta
2 tbsp parmesan cheese


How Do I Make Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan?

Here is how you make Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan:

Preheat oven to 375. Spray baking sheet and 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.Cut eggplants into .5" rounds. Place milk in shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs or wheat germ in dish, mix with herbs. Dip each eggplant slice in milk and crumb/wheat germ mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet & pan in single layer. You may need two baking sheets. Bake until tender, 30 minutes (turn once half-way through to get both sides crispy). Remove and pile on baking tray.Ladle some sauce into baking pan. Add layer of eggplant, more sauce, and dot with mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Repeat, ending with mozzarella and ricotta on top. Sprinkle top with parmesan.Bake uncovered at 375 for ~40 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Let sit for 10 min before serving.Makes 8 - 10 servings.Number of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SILLY_ILLY.


What's The Nutritional Info For Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan?

The nutritional information for Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 162.7
  • Total Fat: 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.7 mg
  • Sodium: 616.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 10.6 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan?

Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan is Italian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Secret Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan is Vegetarian


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