Crispy Eggplant with Spicy Tomato Sauce

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My husband swears this eggplant dish tastes like crispy fried eggplant Parmesan. It's easy and delicious!

By Allrecipes Member
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • salt to taste

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup wheat germ

  • 2 cups tomato sauce (such as Prego® Heart Smart)

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with a little salt on each side. Place onto a baking sheet, and set aside for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, blot with paper towels to remove the moisture that has accumulated. Meanwhile, beat the eggs and milk together in a mixing bowl; set aside. Mix the Parmesan cheese and wheat germ until evenly combined; set aside.

  3. Dip the dried eggplant slices into the egg, allow excess egg to drip off, then press into the Parmesan cheese mixture until coated on both sides. Gently shake off any excess Parmesan cheese, and place the eggplant slices onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining eggplant slices.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until tender and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. While the eggplant slices are baking, cook and stir the tomato sauce and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium heat until hot. When the eggplant is done, pour the sauce over top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

237 Calories
12g Fat
16g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1010mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 376mg 29%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 624mg 13%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.