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Eggplant Ricotta Bake


Submitted by alleycat_lady

Makes 6 servings

This is an excellent recipe for people who love lasagna but don't want all the fat. Its so good it doesn't even taste like a low fat meal to me.

Ingredients
2 1/2 lbs eggplants, sliced lenthwise 3/4 inch thick
3 tbsp olive oil
5 tsp salt
3 tsp black pepper
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
3 eggs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
16 ounces marinara sauce
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer. Brush lightly with oil on both sides, salt and pepper. Roast until tender turning half way through - about 25 - 30 min.

  2. In a med bowl whisk together ricotta, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Brush 8 inch square baking dish with oil.

  3. Lay 1/4 of eggplant slices in bottom of prepared dish; spread with half of marinara sauce. Top with another 1/4 of eggplant; spread with half of ricotta mixture. Repeat layers, ending with ricotta; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake until bubbling 20 - 25 min. Cool 10 min before serving.

Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 388.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
357
Calories from Fat
193
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
21.4g
33%
Saturated Fat
8.2g
41%
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
2628mg
110%
Total Carbohydrates
23.1g
8%
Dietary Fiber
8.5g
34%
Sugars
9.1g
Protein
20.5g
Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 45% Iron 16%
* 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
  • High in selenium
  •   Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
  • High in cholesterol
  • Very high in sodium
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