Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan layers oven-baked, breaded eggplant with rich marinara and gooey mozzarella, finished with a salty hit of Parmesan and a touch of basil. Expect a crisp-tender bite beneath a bubbling, cheesy top and savory tomato sauce throughout. It’s a comforting bake perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Eggplant Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Dip the eggplant slices in beaten egg, then coat them in bread crumbs. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Flip the slices and bake for 5 more minutes.
- 4
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; place a layer of eggplant slices on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- 5
Repeat the layers with the remaining sauce, eggplant, and cheese, finishing with a cheese layer. Sprinkle basil on top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 672.89 kcal High 34%
- Protein 24.88 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 118.37 g 43%
- Total Fat 11.4 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.18 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.29 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1203.08 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 9.59 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 8.06 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 215.56 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 5.9 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 375.96 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 51.86 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Eggplant Parmesan is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Dried Basil, Eggplant, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 672.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Eggplant Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Dried Basil, Eggplant, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Eggplant Parmesan?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 672.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Eggplant Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Eggplant Parmesan healthy?
- Eggplant Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 672.89 calories and 24.88 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1203.08 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.18 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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