Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this healthy and flavorful Baked Eggplant recipe, inspired by Cooking Light Magazine (November 2000). Perfectly roasted eggplant slices are layered with a rich mushroom and tomato sauce, then topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese for a satisfying vegetarian main course. This recipe is quick to prepare and delivers incredible taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 203.3 kcal
Protein 31g
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Ingredients for Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce

  1. Preheat broiler. Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil for 3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and tomato sauce to the skillet.
  5. Cover and cook for 7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Increase heat to medium-high. Uncover and cook for 2 minutes, or until most of the liquid evaporates.
  7. Spread half of the mushroom mixture in the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart round baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  8. Arrange half of the eggplant slices over the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
  9. Top with 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce and 1/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  10. Spread the remaining mushroom mixture over the mozzarella cheese.
  11. Top with the remaining eggplant slices. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
  12. Top with the remaining tomato sauce.
  13. Cover the baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour.
  14. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
  15. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

25g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce?

Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce?

Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce has approximately 203.3 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce?

The key ingredients for Baked Eggplant With Mushroom And Tomato Sauce are Eggplant, Cooking Spray, Onion, Dried Italian Seasoning, Salt, Garlic Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.

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