Cheesy Baked Eggplant Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cheesy Baked Eggplant Recipe

Ingredients

1 eggplant

sliced into 1/2 inch rounds

2 tablespoons olive oil

or as needed

1 tablespoon garlic powder

or to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion

chopped

3 cloves garlic

chopped

2 small tomatoes

chopped

1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves

½ cup ricotta cheese

¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

divided

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

divided

¾ cup tomato pasta sauce

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Fruits and Vegetables

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion garlic tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir for a few minutes until fragrant and the tomatoes have released their juices. In a medium bowl mix together 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

Step 3

Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture. Spoon the cheese mixture over the spinach and spread into a thin layer. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven or until heated through and the eggplant is easily pierced with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Baked Eggplant Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 244.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.7g 23%

Carbohydrates: 15.4g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 21%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 16.1g 25%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 26%

Cholesterol: 20.7mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 4952.3IU 99%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.6mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 21.1mg 35%

Folate: 122.1mcg 31%

Calcium: 326.5mg 33%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 69.1mg 25%

Potassium: 680.9mg 19%

Sodium: 447.9mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 145.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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