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Showing posts with label Eggplant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eggplant. Show all posts

Sunday, November 21, 2010

eggplant parmesan pizza

Most kids love pizza so sneak the veggies in.

  • eggplant thinly sliced rounds to about 1/4" thick
  • english muffin
  • pizza sauce (I just use my marinara sauce and add a little tomato paste to make it thicker)
  • ricotta
  • shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese


-tip- cut the dark purple skin off the eggplant rounds. Kids don't want to see that!

1. cook the eggplant in a little olive oil

2. toast the muffins so they are nice and crunchy

3. layer muffin with sauce, ricotta, eggplant, then sprinkle cheese

4. place in oven to melt cheese

Thursday, November 11, 2010

eggplant parmesan casserole

I love eggplant parmesan but it is too fussy for a busy mommy of 3.

what you'll need:

  • eggplant sliced 1/4" thick

  • zucchini (optional) sliced 1/4" thick

  • mascarpone (Italian cream cheese)

  • fresh parmesan

  • shredded mozzarella

  • can of crushed tomatoes

  • fresh basil chiffonade

  • panko bread crumbs


1. coat casserole dish with olive oil

2. layer of sliced eggplant

3. top with crushed tomatoes

4. place dollops of mascarpone all around (this makes the sauce rich and creamy)

5. sprinkle basil all around

6. a layer of zucchini

7. tomato, mascarpone, basil

8. a sprinkle of parmesan and mozzarella

9. top the casserole with plenty of panko

10 bake at 375

This is one delicious vegetarian meal!