Aubergine Parmesan

Aubergine Parmesan

Aubergine Parmesan

First, lets talk a little about aubergine and some nutritional value.

Eggplants or Aubergines belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes. They grow in a manner much like tomatoes, hanging from the vines of a plant that grows several feet in height. While the different varieties do range slightly in taste and texture, one can generally describe the eggplant as having a pleasantly bitter taste and spongy texture.

Although containing a good range ofvitamins andminerals, it is not considered a food overflowing with nutrients.

It is believed to also contain phytochemicals that may help block the formation of tumours.

Here is a recipe you will enjoy.

I was a little reluctant at first to use grape jelly in this recipe. But after trying it, I question no more! This recipe combines tender eggplant with a sweet tomato sauce topped with a nice amount of cheese. You cant go wrong! Its delicious!

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

Flour, for dusting

Oil, for frying

Seasoned salt, to taste

1 (16 ounce) jar meat-flavored sauce

1/4 cup grape jelly

1 (14 ounce) can sliced-style stewed tomatoes

8 slices mozzarella cheese

Preparation:

Moisten eggplant slices and coat lightly in flour and dust with salt. Brown slices in hot oil. When fork tender and golden brown transfer to a jelly roll pan. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until tender. You should have about 8 slices of eggplant.

For the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sauce, jelly and tomatoes that have been broken up with a fork. Heat on medium until hot, but do not boil. Make sure the jelly is melted.

Arrange 2 eggplant slices on each plate. Cover each with 2 slices of mozzarella. Ladle sauce over all, not to cover completely. Place plates in 375 degrees F oven to melt the cheese, and serve right away.

Yields 4 servings.

Make aubergines a part of your life. Start cooking them on a regular basis and enjoy their great taste and they will certainly keep you healthy.

For more eggplant or aubergine recipes and info, visit Aubergine Recipes

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