Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

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Eggplant Parmesan
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Directions:

  1. Slice eggplant and salt each side liberally to prevent bitterness.
  2. To prevent soggy eggplant,place in a colander set over a bowl and let drain while making sauce.
  3. For the sauce,cut an X in bottom of each tomato with a sharp paring knife and blanch tomatoes together in a pot of boiling water 1 minute.
  4. Transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a cutting board and, when cool enough to handle, peel off skin, beginning from scored end, with paring knife.
  5. Coarsely chop tomatoes, then purée in a blender for 30 seconds.
  6. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add garlic and shallots,sauté, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add tomato purée,tomato paste, basil, salt, pepper,sugar,and red pepper flakes and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
  7. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in frying pan for eggplant.
  8. Dip eggplant into beaten egg and then into breadcrumb mixture.
  9. Place eggplant into hot oil and brown each side.
  10. Once eggplant is browned, transfer it to a plate with paper towels to absorb the oil.
  11. Preheat oven at 350°.
  12. In a 9X13 baking dish, pour a third of the sauce on the bottom,.
  13. Arrange eggplant slices on top of the sauce.
  14. Layer with cheeses,add more sauce,cheese and finish with sauce.
  15. Cover with foil and cook for 30 minutes.
  16. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  17. Add more cheese to top if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 610.9 Kcal (2558 kJ)
Calories from fat 332.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.94g 57%
Cholesterol 130.7mg 44%
Sodium 1323.63mg 55%
Potassium 1317.82mg 28%
Total Carbs 43.87g 15%
Sugars 20.13g 81%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g 36%
Protein 29.1g 58%
Vitamin C 37.4mg 62%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 703.7mg 70%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.27 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.97g 57%
Cholesterol 24.66mg 44%
Sodium 249.74mg 55%
Potassium 248.65mg 28%
Total Carbs 8.28g 15%
Sugars 3.8g 81%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 36%
Protein 5.49g 58%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 62%
Iron 0.6mg 17%
Calcium 132.8mg 70%

* 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

  • 14.5
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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