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Broiled Eggplant Parmesan

Oil-brushed eggplant slices are broiled instead of fried, layered with a quick fresh tomato and basil sauce, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan, and baked until bubbling. Lighter than the classic and far less greasy.

  • YieldServes 4
  • Hands-on40 min
  • Total1 h 9 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 700 geggplant, 1 large, cut lengthwise into 6 mm (1/4 inch) slices
  • 5 tbspextra virgin olive oil, for brushing

Tomato sauce

  • 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
  • 1onion, chopped
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 900 gplum tomatoes, about 10 large, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbspfresh basil, minced
  • to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground

Topping

  • 225 gmozzarella cheese, shredded, about 2 cups
  • 3 tbspParmesan cheese, freshly grated

Diet

  • Kosher-style

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Olive
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Tomato
  • Eggplant (aubergine)
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Basil
  • Black and white pepper
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
  • Tyramine
  • Lactose

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Season

  • Summer
  • Fall

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 1–3 hours total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: moderate
  • Protein: moderate
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: high
  • Fiber: high
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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