Eggplant Marinara Bake
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 123.6
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 879.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 29.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.5 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Eggplant Marinara Bake calories by ingredient
Introduction
I'm a HUGE fan of eggplant. My boyfriend is always excited when I cook because I introduce him to new things outside of his 'meat and potatoes' palate. So I jumped at the chance to introduce him to the lovely eggplant, but my only issue was that he can't stand the sight of them cooked, and I'll admit they are a little bit unappealing! So I created this! I'm a HUGE fan of eggplant. My boyfriend is always excited when I cook because I introduce him to new things outside of his 'meat and potatoes' palate. So I jumped at the chance to introduce him to the lovely eggplant, but my only issue was that he can't stand the sight of them cooked, and I'll admit they are a little bit unappealing! So I created this!Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 Fresh Eggplant, unpeeled (aim for 1.25/lbs)
2 cans of Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes (or any brand you choose!)
1/3 cup of Parmesan Cheese
Two handfuls of basil or spinach
Salt and pepper, to taste
8x8 Baking dish
Directions
1) Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2) Wash the eggplant and slice, about 1/4 in thick. Lay out on a baking sheet. Salt and pepper rings to your liking and place in oven for 20 minutes (turn them over and season again halfway).
3)Set aside, and reduce temp to 350 degrees.
4) Pour some tomato juice on the bottom of the 8x8 baking dish and a few leaves of basil or spinach. Lay first layer of eggplant down, followed by a dusting of cheese, handful of basil and generous amount of tomatoes. Repeat until all of the eggplant has been used.
5) Completely cover the top with tomatoes, remaining basil, and cheese.
6) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, our until bubbling and browned
7) CONSUME
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
2) Wash the eggplant and slice, about 1/4 in thick. Lay out on a baking sheet. Salt and pepper rings to your liking and place in oven for 20 minutes (turn them over and season again halfway).
3)Set aside, and reduce temp to 350 degrees.
4) Pour some tomato juice on the bottom of the 8x8 baking dish and a few leaves of basil or spinach. Lay first layer of eggplant down, followed by a dusting of cheese, handful of basil and generous amount of tomatoes. Repeat until all of the eggplant has been used.
5) Completely cover the top with tomatoes, remaining basil, and cheese.
6) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, our until bubbling and browned
7) CONSUME
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings