Delicious and cheesy, this dish is a game changer. It’s as indulgent as the classic but light in calories so you can enjoy it anytime a craving strikes. Go ahead and whip up a batch for dinner—or for an upcoming party appetizer—and I guarantee you will make it again and again.

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Eggplant Parmesan Rounds

Delicious and cheesy, this dish is a game changer. It’s as indulgent as the classic but light in calories so you can enjoy it anytime a craving strikes.
Servings: 3 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 large eggplant, ends trimmed
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade
  • ¾ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • Dried oregano to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Liberally coat a baking sheet with nonstick oil spray and set aside.
  • Cut off and discard both ends of the eggplant and then slice the eggplant into rounds. Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Mist the tops of the eggplant slices liberally with oil spray, and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until eggplant is soft and golden brown.
  • Top each slice with about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and 1 heaping tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the slices with the Parmesan cheese, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 190Carbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g— Saturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 470mgFiber: 6.5gTotal Sugar: 9g— Natural Sugar: 9g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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