Name: Lighter Aubergine Parmigiana Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 large aubergines, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups shredded light mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Lighter Aubergine Parmigiana Recipe

Sophronia Witte Modified: April 17, 2024

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How To Make Lighter Aubergine Parmigiana

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 large aubergines, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded light mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place the aubergine slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Grill the aubergine slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and tender.
In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pan with the onions and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Spread a layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Top with a layer of grilled aubergine slices, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of tomato sauce on top.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top layer of tomato sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 280kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 20mg
Sodium : 720mg
Total Carbohydrates : 29g
Dietary Fiber : 9g
Sugar : 10g
Protein : 14g

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