Eggplant Parmesan

1.5 T canola oil, divided
1 clove minced garlic
1 t dried oregano
.25 t crushed red pepper
2 cans diced tomatoes
.25 t black pepper
2 eggplants, cut in half lengthwise
Cooking spray
.5 c parmesan cheese
.33 c bread crumbs

1. Preheat broiler
2. Heat 1.5 t oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Add oregano, red pepper, and tomatoes, simmer 5 minutes or until thick. Add pepper and keep warm.
3. Place eggplant halves, cut side up, in bottom of broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Brush evenly with remaining 1 T of oil. Broil 5 minutes or until slightly browned and tender. Spoon .5 C of tomato mixture over each eggplant half, top with 1 T cheese, 2 t breadcrumbs. Broil 5 minutes or until cheese is browned.

Yeilds 4 servings (1/2 of an eggplant per serving)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KLYN2006.