How To Make Lighter Aubergine Parmigiana
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 large aubergines, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded light mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Place the aubergine slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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Grill the aubergine slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and tender.
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In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pan with the onions and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Spread a layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Top with a layer of grilled aubergine slices, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of tomato sauce on top.
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Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top layer of tomato sauce.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 280kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 20mg
- Sodium : 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 29g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 14g
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