Celebrate World Health Day with a Healthy, Delicious Recipe! We believe that eating healthy can be simple and enjoyable. To celebrate this special day, we’re bringing you a delicious twist on a classic: Baked Eggplant Parmesan, served over zucchini noodles. Easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a wholesome meal!
Why Choose Baked Eggplant Parmesan?
This has all the flavor of the original, but with a healthier spin. Instead of frying the eggplant, we bake it to keep it light and crispy, while still packing in all that delicious flavor. Serving it over zucchini noodles is a fantastic way to sneak in even more veggies while keeping the dish fresh and low-carb. Plus, with eggplant, tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella, this meal is full of all the comforting flavors you crave!
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Serves 8
Ingredients
Non-stick spray
1 1/2 pounds eggplant
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
*Spaghetti of choice* cook according to package directions
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- Slice eggplant into 8 (3/4 inch) slices. Place on a plate with paper towels underneath, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes or until liquid forms. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. In another dish, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip eggplant in eggs, then coat in bread crumbs. Place on the baking sheet and repeat with all slices.
- Spray tops of coated eggplant with non-stick spray.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until tops are golden. Flip and bake for another 12-15 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from oven, increase temperature to 400°F. Top each slice with 2 tbsp tomato sauce and cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is golden.
- Serve over zucchini noodles or spaghetti of choice.
Make a Healthy Change This World Health Day!
World Health Day is the perfect reminder that small changes can make a big difference in how we feel. By swapping in a healthy, veggie-packed recipe like this one, you’re not only nourishing your body but also making a simple, delicious shift toward healthier eating. You can make this recipe—and many more—using the fresh, nutritious ingredients you’ll find at our local pantry at Feeding South Florida.
For more recipes that use easy-to-find pantry ingredients, visit https://feedingsouthflorida.org/blog_recipes.
Healthy meals can be easy and something we can all enjoy together!🧡
