Spicy Eggplant Parmesan

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I've changed the recipe to make it spicier plus added ricotta cheese to make it more hearty. If spicy is not your thing, you can get diced tomatoes with green chilies in a mild version.

Submitted by Jacki222
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

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

  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup ricotta cheese

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh basil

  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  2. Combine olive oil and garlic in a bowl; brush over both sides of the eggplant slices. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to cool on a wire rack.

  4. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart baking dish.

  5. Arrange half the eggplant slices in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons basil and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Spread ricotta cheese over eggplant. Pour tomatoes over ricotta cheese and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons basil. Season with Worcestershire sauce. Top with remaining sliced eggplant and spread with mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

  6. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes and remove foil. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
25g Fat
20g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 895mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 492mg 38%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 659mg 14%

* 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.