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Eggplant Gratin


Submitted by natashenkaz

Makes 6 servings

Creamy, eggplant dish that tastes high calorie, high fat and is not.

Ingredients
2 T. butter
3 T. flour
2 cups milk, non fat
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 t. nutmeg
1 cooking spray
2 lbs. eggplant, sliced into 1/3 " pieces
2 t. thyme
1 1/3 cups ricotta cheese, non fat
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375.

  2. Melt butter in saucepan over med. heat until frothy, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute, whisking.Add milk slowly, whisking constantly, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened and smooth. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cover and set aside to cool.

  3. Spray a large nonstick skillet with oil spray and saute all eggplant on both sides until browned.

  4. Layer 1/3 eggplant,1/3 ricotta, 1/3 cream sauce, and sprinkle with thyme. Repeat layering two more times. Spread Parmesan over the top. Bake for 20 minutes and then broil 1 minute to brown topping.

Categories

Cheese, Brunch, Main Dish, Bake

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 305.7g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
113
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
12.6g
19%
Saturated Fat
6.9g
34%
Cholesterol
41mg
14%
Sodium
459mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates
18.8g
6%
Dietary Fiber
5.4g
22%
Sugars
7.9g
Protein
14.1g
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 35% Iron 7%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

B+
  Good points
  • High in calcium
  • High in phosphorus
  •   Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
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