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A close-up of a cheesy vegetable casserole slice on a white plate, with layers of bread, tomatoes, eggplant, and melted cheese. A sprig of basil and a tomato are visible in the background.

Eggplant and Bread Parmigiana

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Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight?!? 




If you are you looking for something that is: 




EASY enough that you can feed your family within the next hour, 




HEALTHY enough that it provides a wholesome and balanced meal,



and

SCRUMPTIOUS enough that your kids are not going to whine about the green stuff on their plate.




Here is the perfect idea for you!








This eggplant parmigiana is a delicious combination of Mediterranean flavors. It’s got the spicy taste of grilled eggplants and oregano, garlicky crispy-at-the-edges bread slices, fresh tomatoes and melty mozzarella cheese. All in one delicious dish.




It almost tastes like pizza, and it almost looks like lasagna. What more could you ask for?!?  








It’s simply made with basic and fresh ingredients. And unlike the traditional Italian melanzane alla parmigiana, the eggplant slices are baked and NOT fried. I use fresh mozzarella and fresh tomatoes, but you are welcome to substitute with your favorite cheese and tomato sauce.




And for a filling and satisfying one-dish meal, I add an optional (but highly recommended) layer of bread, grilled before baking with a drizzle of olive oil and a brush of garlic. A sure crowd-pleaser. 










INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 large eggplant (1 lb, 4 oz = 565 gr)
    • 8 bread slices (mine was a total of 10.5 oz, 300 gr)
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 4 medium fresh tomatoes (vine) about 15 oz, 425 gr
    • 10 oz (280 gr) of fresh mozzarella
    • 3 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
    • oregano and/or few slices of fresh basil
    • olive oil
    • salt to taste








A close-up of a cheesy vegetable casserole slice on a white plate, with layers of bread, tomatoes, eggplant, and melted cheese. A sprig of basil and a tomato are visible in the background.

Eggplant and Bread Parmigiana

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