Layered Mediterranean Mozzarella Eggplant Aubergine Bake
If anyone is searching for an absolute fantastic eggplant recipe, then this is one you will have to try! To save time combine the bread crumb mixture, and fry the onion and garlic ahead of time or even a day ahead. I would suggest to double this recipe, otherwise you might tend to eat the whole casserole yourself lol... It is that good!!
Steps
Prepare a cookie sheet and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
In a bowl mix bread crumbs with about 1-1 / 2 teaspoons seasoning salt , pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese).
In a shallow baking dish or bowl dip the eggplant slices in the egg whites and then coat in the seasoned bread crumb mixture.
Place the eggplant slices on prepared baking sheet / s and spray the eggplant slices liberally with cooking spray.
Set aside.
In a medium frypan heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add in onion and garlic.
Cook until softened.
Add in oregano , 1 teaspoon salt or seasoning salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute.
Increase heat to high and add in the chopped tomatoes.
Cook until thickened then remove from heat , add / mix in basil ,.
Set oven to broil and broil the eggplant slices one pan at a time for 3-5 minutes until brown.
Set oven to 400 degrees.
Layer the eggplant slices in a greased 1-1 / 2 - 2-quart baking dish.
Top with the tomato / onion mixt.
Ingredients
olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, tomatoes, fresh basil, dry breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg whites, mozzarella cheese, eggplants