Cheesy Eggplant Florentine (melanzane Fiorentina) Recipe

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Cheesy Eggplant Florentine (melanzane Fiorentina)
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Directions:

  1. Slice the eggplant 1/2´´ thick.
  2. Generously salt both sides of the eggplant slices and arrange them on several layers of paper towels.
  3. Place a pastry board over them, weighted with large cans of juice or fruit, for 1 hour.
  4. Then thoroughly rinse the eggplant under cold running water and drain on paper towels.
  5. Pat completely dry.
  6. Dust the eggplant with flour and saute the slices in hot oil over high heat until brown.
  7. Layer the eggplant in an oiled 13´´ x 9´´ baking pan with the sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
  8. There will be 3 layers.
  9. Reserve some of the cheese for a topping.
  10. Bake in a preheated 450° oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the dish is bubbly and the cheese slightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 445.49 Kcal (1865 kJ)
Calories from fat 191.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.23g 33%
Cholesterol 13.61mg 5%
Sodium 1817.11mg 76%
Potassium 647.93mg 14%
Total Carbs 37.79g 13%
Sugars 12.78g 51%
Dietary Fiber 8.79g 35%
Protein 27.96g 56%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 12%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 796mg 80%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136.6 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.51g 33%
Cholesterol 4.17mg 5%
Sodium 557.19mg 76%
Potassium 198.68mg 14%
Total Carbs 11.59g 13%
Sugars 3.92g 51%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 35%
Protein 8.57g 56%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 244.1mg 80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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