Terrific eggplant Parmesan recipe. Also roasted some zucchini cut lengthwise same thickness as eggplant and layered it in for some more veggies. I also added some red pepper flakes to my sauce for a little heat and caramelized onions.. We can’t wait to have the left overs tomorrow. I was a little skeptical about the fat free ricotta, but it's perfect with the parsley and peccorino romano. I, too, cannot find fat free ricotta anywhere! 5 stars. Wow made these for a second time (this time with an air fryer) and they were amazing! My fiance said it was the best thing he ate in the last 6 months, and that includes his birthday dinner! I am going to do this the next time I make it. Here’s a sandwich suggestion for your Fried Italian Eggplant with flour: It’s a Caprese Italian Fried Eggplant Sandwich- Simple Italian Fried Eggplant, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced ripe tomato, fresh Basil leaves with creamy mayonnaise! Our garden is full of eggplants and tomatoes, so I made sauce from the tomatoes and then made this. It was my first time cooking with eggplant and it was so easy I could make this a meal staple. I love the no frying no bread crumbs and it was a big hit with everybody. Thanks again!! Prepare unbaked Eggplant Parmesan in a freezer to oven safe baking dish or foil dish, cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. I made the entire thing on the grill to keep my house from getting hot and it was fantastic! I had two cups of your candied tomato sauce (which is soooooo delish!) I didn't tell him until he'd had seconds that it had eggplant! So sweet of her to mention me!! It was supposed to all go into an eggplant parm dish, but will there be any left after I finish snacking on freshly cooked pieces dipped in sea salt? Set a timer so not to burn the butter! So nice to come home from work and just pop it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line 3 sheet pans with parchment paper. Didn't even have to mention it was WeightWatchers. I added 1 pound lean ground beef. I talk more about using flour and bread crumbs below in the questions section. thanks so much for this and other great recipe ideas. We thought it tasted almost exactly like lasagna and didn’t miss the noodles at all! This Italian Fried Eggplant Recipe is absolutely delicious without using bread crumbs! Which way did you do it here? Sorry about the dumb questoin……Tammie. in the fridge and used it mixed with a cup of diced tomatoes and a little garlic. I will definitely make this again…and again! I found that one large eggplant wasn’t enough so I cut some zucchinis in 1/2″ ovals and roasted those and added them as the extra layers. It does take some time to make, but it’s so worth it! This dish was delish! You must mean 1/2". Third, salt the sliced eggplant pieces. I never roasted it first. I’ll post later tonight on how it turns out. Thanks again for another wonderful recipe! I will make this again! Do you think if I split this between 2 smaller casserole dishes one would freeze okay? 1/2 cup Mayonnaise, fat-free. It was fantastic. Martini coming soon!! Hi Gina. Excellent/. Do you slice your eggplant end to end for longer pieces or side to side for round pieces? My preggo friend LOVED it (bonus points for happy preggo lady!) You could layer it in between the layers of eggplant. Made this this am, and want to reheat for dinner. This recipe is very easy. It was the only part-skin ricotta with milk as the first ingredient at my store. Luckily, I had lasagna noodles at the house and turned into that. Thanks, Gina, for all the fantastic recipes! Lol it’s so good plain or with Italian bread. If I make again, I'll get a larger eggplant and add more spices. You rock! You can bake or grill the eggplant first. I can do a double serving w/ a salad for a great meal (which will be lunch today), or a single serving with a protein (which will be dinner tonight). Dredge the eggplant in some egg and gluten-free breadcrumbs (I used Chickpea breadcrumbs). First I sliced my eggplant a little thicker, grilled them until softened, put together the sauce and ricotta per instructions and put my metal baking dish back on the grill, covered with foil for 25 minutes. did you mean 9×13? Crispy Baked Eggplant is a yummy snack or appetizer (and it’s great baked into our favorite Eggplant Parmesan).Tender slices of eggplant are coated in an easy seasoned breadcrumb/parmesan mixture and baked to crispy perfection! You can skip the flour and just use parmesan cheese if you want, which is great for making your eggplant … Thank you Gina!~Amy . Oh and added my minced sautéed shallot that I forgotten to add to my ST breakfast casserole last Sunday! Yes, I wanted tons of veggies. It was much lighter than the pan fried I normally do, my mom's reciepe from 50 years ago. Next, add them to the hot oil. Good thing I made this on a Friday night. I did try a few and they all yielded a similar crispy result. Recipe by Denise Felice. My job was to peel the garlic. LOL. Place the frying Italian eggplant on a platter that is lined with paper towels to drain. Gina, I made this for our Valentines Day dinner….and it was AMAZING! No idea how but this dish is delicious. Jen. Since finding your website I am confident I can finally do it. My Parmesan is in the oven now but its more like a pan of cheese and tomato sauce with pieces of eggplant mixed in than Parmesan because I couldn't go get more eggplant. Italian Breaded Eggplant, a fast and easy Italian appetizer. Only problem is I cook about once a year so I waited about a month to finally buy the ingredients and attempt to make it. Using a, Meanwhile, heat the oil on med/high heat in a. I’ll show you how to fry eggplant with flour and eggs. Made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit! HOLY CRAP! Thanks for all the great, healthy recipes! I used full fat dairy products because they are lower carb. Definitely adding to the list of weekly meal prep. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer to help thicken the sauce. I’m making this tonight and curious if I’m just losing my mind and HAVE to actually roast the eggplant prior to layering everything or if it’s possible to just layer and bake and still come out okay. Diane A. Ha, you must have read my mind! Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Also added steamed baby kale to the ricotta mixture. Remove from oven and top each eggplant with 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce, followed by 1 tablespoon of cheese. Does this freeze well after baking? When I use the calculator I get 8, not sure why they are different but 7 sounds better! You can use any good quality grated cheese. I recommend using your own sauce as Gina suggests. The ricotta soaked up the sauce beautifully, and the flavors were fantastic. This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment. Thanks. I am so excited to try this. Also, I used the recipe builder on the My Fitness App and it is so easy to use. Love it and now its a staple in our house. I tried to be fancy and make pretty thin slices. The anglicization of the authentic name of this dish detracts from its heritage, and the melodic beauty of the Italian language. Dredging station: Dip them in flour, followed by beaten eggs. My husband is a huge fan. I did make a minor adjustment to punch up the flavor and texture, I added a light dusting of Italian breadcrumbs between layers. Loved this lighter version of eggplant Parmesan ! Was a bit watery on the bottom but that didn’t ruin the flavor. You can prep Eggplant Parmesan 24 hours in advance before baking. Mine was really runny… I followed all the directions without any improvising, but am not sure of where things went wrong. I have never had eggplant parmesan before, but I have always wanted to try it – and this looks AMAZING. When they’re finished “sweating” out the bitter brown juice, they’ll look like the picture below if not, even more brown juice than pictured. Made with chicken shawarma and rice pilaf. well, shoot. My girlfriend and I made this a couple of weeks ago. Hi Angeline. I have been making all sorts of recipes from this site and have LOVED all of them! You’ll be amazed when you find out how easy it is to make your own fried eggplant. It’s easy to make too. I find this gets rid of a lot of water, and bitterness and also add a very great flavor if you grill on BBQ. Can you substitute fat free cottage cheese for the ricotta cheese? So good! I want to read all the helpful "this is the problem I ran into that you could avoid" comments without having to scan through all the useless ones! Gina, this was delicious! What can I use instead of that cheese. I loved it! AND I added a layer of fresh spinach. Don’t skimp on the marina sauce…if you buy it, buy a good one with a lot of flavor. They had fried eggplant, which I'd never seen there before. Your eggplant looks extra crispy and delicious. I will look into it and get it fixed. Continue compiling the dish in the same way until you finish with a layer of eggplant. Can you please clarify the layering instructions? I wish I had taken the skin off the eggplant. I ended up with burnt eggplant. Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches- i.e. My favorite recipe on skinny taste (for now)! I used 3 lb 5 oz of eggplant this time, and my layers had lots of gaps between the eggplant. Season with salt. ), but was wondering about the seeds in the eggplant. I love, love, love, this recipe! Definitely a keeper. Saw this recipe a few weeks back, and from the picture knew I had to make it. I’ve made it twice to rave reviews. i made this and it was ok, but certainly prefer the breaded and fried one. Can't wait to try more of your recipes. I put in: 265.5 calories 3 saturated fat 14 protein 1.5 sugar. I have a 14 month old granddaughter and she couldn't shovel this into her mouth fast enough, lol! The perfect side dish to any meal. I also want to thank you for continuing to post the old points as many of us are still following the old plan with great success. There’s no distractions here. Love this take on eggplant lasagna. Liked this a lot, will make again. Does it reheat well do you know? The skin is jam packed with antioxidants while the meat of the eggplant is full of fiber and low calorie. when i used nutritional info to calculate points for WW blue, it came out to 9 SP…, The only accurate way to determine any recipe’s SmartPoints® value is to plug the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website (Click on “My Foods,” select “Recipe,” and click “Create a recipe.”). 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