South Beach Diet Eggplant Parmesan/Parmigiana Recipe

Name: South Beach Diet Eggplant Parmesan/Parmigiana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1/2 small onion, diced; 1/4 tsp minced garlic, preferably fresh; 1/4 c. olive oil; 3- 15 oz. cans tomato sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup red wine or more (Phase 2); 1/2-1 tsp Tony Chachere's More Spice Seasoning, optional; dash of sweetener, optional (to mellow the sauce); 4 oz. canned/fresh mushrooms; 1 1/2 lbs lean gr beef; 8 oz. Morningstar Farms Griller Burger Style Crumbles

Servings: persons

Sauce
1/2 small onion, diced
1/4 tsp minced garlic, preferably fresh
1/4 c. olive oil
3- 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup red wine or more (Phase 2)
1/2-1 tsp Tony Chachere's More Spice Seasoning, optional
dash of sweetener, optional (to mellow the sauce)
4 oz. canned/fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 lbs lean gr beef
8 oz. Morningstar Farms Griller Burger Style Crumbles

1
Spray 2 cookie sheets with olive oil (or Pam). Slice 2-3 small eggplants into 3/4-inch slices (not as bitter as the big ones...don't peel them). Now, spray the tops. At 350-degrees, bake for about 30 minutes, or until browned. Turn after about 15 minutes.
2
If using lean gr. beef saute it with onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomato sauce through mushrooms. Stir well. Simmer for 30 min, stirring occasionally.
3
Mix together: 12 oz low-fat ricotta w/salt & pepper, a pinch of garlic, and 2-3 T. Parmesan cheese.
4
Layer in a 9 x 13 baking dish: 1 c. sauce (or more), eggplant, shredded mozzarella on EACH slice, eggplant, 1 T. ricotta mixture on EACH slice, mozzarella on EACH slice, a little sauce over each slice, and top with a little Parmesan.
5
Bake at 350-degrees about 30 min. or until cheese is hot and bubbly.

581

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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: Sauce, 1/2 small onion, diced, 1/4 tsp minced garlic, preferably fresh, 1/4 c. olive oil, and more.

Yes, South Beach Diet Eggplant Parmesan/Parmigiana 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.

South Beach Diet Eggplant Parmesan/Parmigiana

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