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This Eggplant Parmesan Casserole is a super comforting, healthy dinner option!
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5 from 2 votes
SkinnyMS

Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

This cheesy, Italian-inspired dinner will satisfy your comfort food cravings in a healthy way!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 eggplants sliced in thin rounds
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 cups brown mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 3/4 cup low fat ricotta
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 32 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions

  • Toss the eggplant rounds with ½ tbs of olive oil and salt, then lay evenly on a baking sheet
  • Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until soft and slightly golden, flipping halfway.
  • Meanwhile, heat the other 1⁄2 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the garlic for about 1 minute, and then toss in mushrooms. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until softened, then add spinach for another minute or so to wilt. Remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the low fat ricotta, parmesan, egg, and seasoning.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, spread about ½ a cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of the pan, then lay a layer of eggplant (about ⅓ of the slices)
  • Top with ⅓ cup of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the mushrooms and spinach mix, and then ½ cup of mozzarella
  • Start a new layer with ¾ cup of marinara sauce and continue layering in this order until finished
  • Top the casserole with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs
  • Cover and bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Let cool, top with parsley, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 14.5" x 4.3" piece | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1894mg | Potassium: 1103mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2121IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 3mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9