Lo-Fat Eggplant Parmesan

"My grandmother made the best Eggplant Parmesan. As I got older and calories and fat became a concern for me and my husband, I decided to make this dish lower in fat and calories. I came up with recipe. Everyone loved it! It is also quicker to make as it is not necessary to fry each slice of Eggplant separately prior to baking with the cheese and sauce." Marla Clark

METHOD

Preheat oven to 450° F. Spray a 9 x 12 baking dish with cooking spray.

Mix together bread crumbs, flour and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Put on a plate or platter (for breading).

In separate bowl, whisk egg whites. Dip eggplant slices into whites, then bread crumb mixture. Place in baking dish. Lightly spray tops with cooking oil and bake in preheated 450°F oven for 10 minutes. Turn over. Spray with cooking spray and bake for another 10 minutes.

Remove from oven. Reduce heat to 375° F. Top with marinara sauce and cheese. Return to oven and bake for another 20 minutes, until eggplant is fork tender. Remove from oven and serve.

Serves: 6

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Marla Clark for Helen Hart

Note:" I have even used this technique of breading in egg white and seasoned bread crumbs, spraying with cooking spray and baking - with zucchini and mushrooms. Serve as appetizers with warm Marinara sauce for dipping. Delicious and heart healthy! Enjoy! " Marla Clark

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