Low Fat Mediterranean Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole Recipe

Name: Low Fat Mediterranean Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion; 5 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons fat-free vegetable broth; 800 g diced tomatoes with juice; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon pepper; 7 tablespoons fresh basil; 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 4 egg whites; 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese; 2 large eggplants

Servings: persons

1 onion
5 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons fat-free vegetable broth
800 g diced tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
½ teaspoon pepper
7 tablespoons fresh basil
1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
¼ cup parmesan cheese
4 egg whites
1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese
2 large eggplants

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HEAT GRILLER/BROILER.
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In saucepan, HEAT 2 tsp lowfat vegetable or chicken broth.
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SAUTE finely diced onion, diced garlic and pepper until soft.
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ADD 2 cans of diced tomatoes, increase heat slightly and cook 15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly;.
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REMOVE from heat and set aside.
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SEPARATE 4 egg whites.
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MIX together bread crumbs, parmesean cheese and italian season (ie mixed italian dry spices, oregano).
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CUT eggplant into 1/4 inch slices.
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DIP eggplant in eggwhite and then COAT with seasoned breadcrumbs and place on prepared cookie sheet.
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NOTE: Prepared cookie sheet can be covered in aluminum foil or use a low fat cooking spray so the eggplant doesn't stick.
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GRILL until brown - about 5 minutes each side.
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PREHEAT oven to 425 degrees.
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LAYER eggplant, tomatoe mixture in a 2 quart baking casserole dish; continue layers and sauce until completed.
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TOP with nonfat mozzerella cheese and BAKE uncovered for 15 minutes.
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NOTE: Top should be lightly brown and cheese bubbly.
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ENJOY!
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NOTE: I serve with a bed of rocket, feta and a tsp of balsamic vinegar.
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NOTE: Garlic amount is personal preference.

653

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, 5 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons fat-free vegetable broth, 800 g diced tomatoes with juice, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Mediterranean Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Fat Mediterranean Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

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