Low Sodium Cheesy Baked Eggplant
Indulge in a flavorful and healthy spin on comfort food with this Low Sodium Cheesy Baked Eggplant recipe. Perfect for heart-conscious cooking, this dish combines tender, oven-baked eggplant slices with a delectable breadcrumb and cheese topping, all seasoned with aromatic spices like garlic, oregano, and basil. The addition of fresh parsley and vibrant red bell pepper creates a visually stunning and nutrient-packed meal that's easy to prepare in under an hour. With golden-bubbly layers of mozzarella and Parmesan, this baked eggplant recipe is a guilt-free, low-sodium delight that's ideal for weeknight dinners and elegant entertaining alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Eggplant
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
Finely chop the garlic cloves and the red bell pepper.
In a small bowl, mix garlic, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Spread this mixture evenly on top of the eggplant slices.
Sprinkle the chopped red bell pepper over the eggplant.
In a separate bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb mixture evenly over the eggplant slices.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggplant is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 3133 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 62.4 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1411 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2774 mg | 59% | |
*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.
