Eggplant Healthy Recipe

The best Healthy Eggplant Parmesan that has a crunchy coating, plenty of melted cheese, and a rich tomato sauce without all the calories and fat of the traditional fried version.

This Lightened Up Eggplant Parm is part of ourmonthly rotation as a plant based version of our beloved healthy chicken parmor spaghetti squash chicken parm. It has tons offlavor, is easy to make, and freezes well for a make ahead meal.

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I have always loved eggplant parmesan and when I was a vegetarian it was something I ate all the time when I was out. However, between the breading, oil from frying, and all the cheese, the traditional preparation is anything but healthy. This healthy eggplant parm uses roasted eggplant instead of fried and uses less breading and cheese than a restaurant version. Don't worry though, this quick and easy healthy eggplant parmesan still tastes indulgent and no one will guess it is a lighter option.

Sauteed Eggplant Recipe

It all starts with the eggplant. You want to make sure to choose a flavorful, fresh eggplant so look for one that hasshiny and smooth skin that is vibrant purple. If it has wrinkled skin or a dull color, it is probably old. The flesh should feel slightly firm to the touch. Finally, the stem shouldn't show any signs of mushiness or mold.

Once you have an eggplant, the next step is roasting it. Using a healthy baked eggplant instead of a fried version is the main way to make this dish healthier. Plus it ensures the eggplant has great texture since fried eggplant can get really mushy. Roasting it also can help remove some of the natural bitterness. If you have time, I recommend salting the eggplant for 20 minutes before roasting and removing all or most of the skin. Both of these steps will severely cut down on any bitterness naturally found in the eggplant.

After the eggplant is roasted, the rest is easy. All you need is a really flavorful marinara sauce and cheese. Pop everything into the oven and a delicious dinner is on its way.

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I was surprised to find out how many people asked what eggplant parm tastes like. Since everyone knows how delicious sauce and cheese are, let's talk about what eggplant tastes like. The closest comparison is a slightly more bitter zucchini. The texture is similar, although eggplant can be more firm and spongy. The taste is also less sweet than zucchini. The most important thing to making sure you enjoy eggplant is removing the bitterness, which is discussed below.

The short answer - yes! Eggplants are naturally packed with fiber, minerals, and phenolic antioxidant compounds. These antioxidant compounds help fight free radicals, bad cholesterol, and inflammation. Eggplants are also known to be good for brain, heart, and cardiovascular health.

The most common reason that people don't enjoy eggplant parmesan is because the eggplant tastes bitter. There are three key ways to minimize the bitterness that work when preparing any eggplant dishes. First, you always want to remove some or all of the skin. The skin tends to be tough and bitter. Next, you want to salt your eggplant. Sprinkling your sliced eggplant with salt and letting it sit out for 20-30 minutes will remove a lot of the natural bitterness. The easiest way to do this is to toss the eggplant pieces with salt, let them sit out, and then rinse them with cold water. Lastly, you can avoid a bitter eggplant by making sure to pick out fresh eggplant that is firm with smooth skin. Also smaller eggplant varieties tend to be less bitter.

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Cover 2 baking sheets with foil and spray with cooking spray. Place the eggplant in a single layer on the baking sheets. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Then sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.

Meanwhile, coat an 8 X 8 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Add about 1/3 of the sauce to the bottom. Add a layer of the baked eggplant. Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese. Add more sauce, another layer of eggplant, more sauce, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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† We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.This easy sauteed eggplant recipe transforms a classic summer veggie into a quick-cooking side dish that goes with so many mains! I have always roasted eggplant when I wanted to cook this veggie, but recently experimented with cooking eggplant on the stovetop. And you’re going to love it! Similar to sauteed zucchini, pan fried eggplant caramelizes even more than the oven version.

Just like the roasting method, cooking eggplant in a pan takes just a few common kitchen ingredients. The main difference is that pan frying takes even

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Time — and you don’t have to wait for your oven to heat up! (You can also try air fryer eggplant as another quick — and more hands-off — method.)

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for crispy pan fried eggplant, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

This section shows the best way to saute eggplant, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Easy Eggplant Stir Fry

This is a common practice with eggplant to remove bitterness, but most eggplants today are bred to avoid this problem. However, larger ones may still be a bit bitter so for those, you can sprinkle the slices with salt, let them sit for 30 minutes, rinse off and pat dry before cooking.

Unlike some sauteing methods, in this case we want to leave the eggplant untouched except when flipping. This will give us that beautiful, delicious browning.

Tasty

Yes, you can freeze cooked eggplant slices for up to 1 year, between layers of parchment in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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Once you learn to cook eggplant, you'll pair it with everything! This sauteed eggplant recipe is pan fried & caramelized in just 20 minutes.

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© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. 🙂Eggplant is one of those vegetables you have to know how to cook correctly. But when you: it’s incredibly delicious! It’s used in lots of styles of cuisines, from Mediterranean to Asian. Here at A Couple Cooks, we’ve been on a hunt for the best ways to eat it. If you’ve got a few eggplant on hand you’re looking to use: you’ve come to the right place!

Delicious, Simple, And Healthy Eggplant Recipes

Here’s a list of the our best eggplant recipes: from grilled to roasted, from doused in marinara sauce to spread with pesto in a sandwich. When it’s done right, it can be elegant and crowd pleasing.

Looking for an eggplant recipe to impress? Try the signature Italian dish Pasta alla Norma! This impressive recipe hails from Sicily and like any Italian dish, it’s all about elegant simplicity. Sauteed eggplant tastes savory and meaty against a tangy tomato sauce, al dente pasta and salty

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Here’s a delightful Italian eggplant dish that makes dinnertime more special: Eggplant Rollatini! It’s like a combination of eggplant Parmesan and lasagna roll ups. Tender strips of eggplant are wrapped around a creamy three-cheese filling, then baked in homemade tomato sauce and more cheese. They’re extremely satisfying and make for the best showstopping dinner!

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It’s got bubbly cheese, garlicky tomato sauce, and savory, meaty breaded eggplant: it’s Eggplant Parmesan! This popular eggplant recipe is hearty, filling, and pleases just about everyone. Most restaurants use fried eggplant, but for a homemade version it’s much simpler to bake. This spin is even faster and easier to make at home than most recipes and full of

Savory flavor. Take one bite and you’ll be singing it’s praises too (promise!). It’s simply seasoned, with salt, pepper, garlic, and basil. This recipe works for diced or sliced. Serve it as a side dish, or toss it with pasta for a tasty dinner! It transforms into Roasted Eggplant Pasta in a flash.

Got eggplant and want to turn it into a meal? Try this Eggplant Lasagna, a tasty dinner recipe that swaps out the traditional noodles for roasted eggplant! This gooey pan holds layers of eggplant, homemade marinara, and a flavorful three-cheese filling. Lemon zest and nutmeg takes it to restaurant-style flavor. It’s a hearty gluten-free and meatless dinner idea that