Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1largeegg

  • 1tablespoonwater

  • 1cupdried bread crumbs, seasoned

  • 1small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices

  • ¼cupvegetable oil, or as needed

  • 1 ½cupsshredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼cupspaghetti sauce

  • ¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes

  • 3tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Beat together egg and water in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish.

  2. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, then press in bread crumbs to coat.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant slices to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until golden brown and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during the last minute of cooking to melt.

  4. While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and red pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high until heated through, about 2 minutes.

  5. Top fried eggplant slices with sauce and Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories644
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g
36%
Saturated Fat
14g
72%
Cholesterol
167mg
56%
Sodium
1866mg
81%
Total Carbohydrate
64g
23%
Dietary Fiber
13g
47%
Total Sugars
14g
Protein
37g
73%
Vitamin C
9mg
10%
Calcium
662mg
51%
Iron
5mg
27%
Potassium
982mg
21%

* 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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