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Eggplant Casserole

Eggplant Casserole

This delicious Eggplant Casserole combines eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted cheese, making it a hearty meatless entrée.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

  • large baking sheet
  • casserole dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large eggplant 1 ¼ pound, unpeeled
  • avocado oil spray for pan
  • ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded, part-skim, divided; 4 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 500°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper (or nonstick foil). Spray the parchment with avocado oil spray.
  • Slice the eggplant into ¼-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet. Spray with avocado oil. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Roast the eggplant for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Turn the eggplant slices to the other side. Spray again with oil. Return to the oven and roast until browned and tender, which should take about 10 more minutes. Keep a close eye on the eggplant to ensure it doesn't burn.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F.
  • Arrange half of the roasted eggplant slices in the bottom of a greased 1-quart casserole dish. Spread half the marinara sauce on the eggplant pieces and sprinkle them with half the mozzarella.
  • Arrange the remaining eggplant slices on top. Spread them with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and with the parmesan.
  • Bake the casserole until golden and bubbly, for about 15 minutes. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole is great as a side dish, but it is so filling and substantial that I often serve it as a meatless entree. It's also good cold, like leftover pizza. You can double the recipe by baking in a 2-quart dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 314mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
Keyword Cheesy Casserole, Eggplant Casserole, Meatless Entree, Vegetarian Dish
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