Sicilian Eggplant Parmagiana With Spinach Recipe

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Sicilian Eggplant Parmagiana With Spinach
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  1. Salt eggplants all over with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Layer in a large colander set in the sink. Lay a plate over the eggplant and weight the top with cans to help press out excess liquid. Let drain about 1/2 hour, then rinse and pat dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large shallow bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs, 2 cups of the grated cheese and 1 cup of the olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs and milk with a pinch of salt. Spread the flour on a plate.
  3. Dredge the eggplant slices in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing in the crumbs to make sure they adhere. Lay the eggplant slices on parchment lined sheet pans, without touching. Bake eggplant, rotating the sheet pans halfway through baking, until cooked through and crumbs are crisp and golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add smashed garlic and sauté until just golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the spinach with any water clinging to the leaves, season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cover and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Check occasionally to make sure the bottom of the pan is not dry, adding water a tablespoon at a time if necessary. Once the spinach is wilted, uncover and cook until spinach is tender and excess water is gone, about 4 minutes.
  5. To assemble the eggplant, spread 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 10-by-15-inch baking dish. Add half of the baked eggplant, in an even layer. Spread with 1 cup marinara. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano. Sprinkle with half the shredded mozzarella. Spread all of the spinach in one layer. Spread with 2 more cups marinara. Sprinkle with the remaining grated mozzarella and 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano. Top with an even layer of the remaining eggplant. Spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining grated Grana Padano. Tent the baking dish with foil, so it is not touching the cheese and bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is browned and crusty and sauce is bubbling all over, another 15 minutes. Let cool and set 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1116.5 Kcal (4675 kJ)
Calories from fat 685.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.22g 117%
Cholesterol 146.72mg 49%
Sodium 1837.03mg 77%
Potassium 1139.01mg 24%
Total Carbs 56.92g 19%
Sugars 16.53g 66%
Dietary Fiber 8.96g 36%
Protein 48.13g 96%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 32%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 8380.7mg 838%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.55 Kcal (693 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.3g 117%
Cholesterol 21.75mg 49%
Sodium 272.39mg 77%
Potassium 168.89mg 24%
Total Carbs 8.44g 19%
Sugars 2.45g 66%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 36%
Protein 7.14g 96%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 32%
Iron 0.7mg 26%
Calcium 1242.7mg 838%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.9
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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