Low Fat Cheesy Baked Aubergine
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this *Low Fat Cheesy Baked Aubergine*, a healthier spin on a classic Italian-inspired favorite! This dish layers tender, oven-roasted aubergine slices with a flavorful garlic-tomato sauce, aromatic oregano, and a generous topping of low-fat mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, creating a guilt-free delight. Perfect for a quick, wholesome dinner, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in 30 minutes. Garnished with fresh basil, it's a lighter, vegetarian option that's brimming with bold flavors while keeping calories in check. Serve it as a hearty main or a side dish—either way, it's sure to become a weeknight staple. Keywords: low fat, cheesy baked aubergine, healthy dinner recipe, vegetarian, quick and easy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Aubergines (eggplants)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 150 grams Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams Low-fat parmesan cheese
- 400 grams Diced tomatoes
- 1 handful Basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Slice the aubergines into 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick rounds.
Lay the aubergine slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
Bake the aubergine slices in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and lightly golden.
Meanwhile, finely chop the garlic and mix it with the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano in a bowl.
Remove the baked aubergine slices from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F).
In a baking dish, spread a layer of the tomato mixture, then place a layer of aubergine slices on top. Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the aubergines.
Repeat the layers until all the aubergine slices and tomato mixture are used, finishing with a generous topping of both cheeses.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 4391 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.6 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1428 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2277 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
