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Eggplant parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is made with eggplant, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. It is typically fried, but this recipe for no-harm eggplant parmesan is baked instead. This makes it a healthier option, while still being delicious and satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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

  2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

  3. Dip the eggplant slices in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture.

  4. Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

  5. Drizzle the eggplant slices with olive oil.

  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the eggplant is golden brown.

  7. While the eggplant is baking, heat the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

  8. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the eggplant slices.

  9. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.

  10. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Tips and Tricks

  • If you don't have a breadcrumb mixture, you can use a store-bought bread crumb mixture.

  • If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can use any other type of hard cheese.

  • You can add other vegetables to the tomato sauce mixture, such as onions, peppers, or mushrooms.

  • You can also add cooked chicken or beef to the tomato sauce mixture.

  • To make the eggplant parmesan ahead of time, you can assemble the dish up to the point of baking. Then, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to bake, remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Conclusion

No-harm eggplant parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. This recipe is a great starting point, and you can customize it to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give no-harm eggplant parmesan a try.

Personal Reflection

I love no-harm eggplant parmesan because it is so versatile. I can serve it as a main course with a side of pasta or rice, or I can serve it as a light lunch. I also like to add different toppings to the eggplant parmesan, such as marinara sauce, pesto, or balsamic vinegar. This makes it a fun and interactive meal that everyone can enjoy.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for no-harm eggplant parmesan. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.

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