Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

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A healthy, fresh spin on the Italian food classic, you're going to love this hearty and delicious grilled eggplant Parmesan. The ultimate vegetarian comfort food recipe!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 304kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants sliced 1" thick
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce jarred or homemade
chili flakes optional

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Instructions

Pre-heat grill over high heat and brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil using a
pastry brush. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2 medium eggplants, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
When grill is hot, lay eggplant slices in a single layer and grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until tender. Remove from grill and place in a shallow baking dish. Top each slice of eggplant with one or two tablespoons of marinara, a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella and a teaspoon of parmesan cheese.
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella, 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 2 cups marinara sauce
Grill the pan of eggplant, uncovered, until cheese is fully melted, about 3-4 minutes.
Serve eggplants stacked on top of one another and sprinkle with chili flakes to serve if you wish.
chili flakes

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Notes

While I love this dish on the grill, you could also sauté the eggplant on the stove before baking in the oven at 350 if it isn't grilling season.

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