Low Calorie

 with this easy and delicious low calorie eggplant parmesan recipe. Approximately 255 calories per serving.

I love eggplant. I probably consume at least one a week. I cube it up and put it in curry (recipe coming soon!) or just saute it with other veggies. Every once in a while, I get in the mood for eggplant parmesan, so I’ve created my own, oil-free, non-fried and baked version that is low calorie and delicious! Also, check out the low calorie lunch or dinner idea at the end of this article for a 350ish calories awesome Italian low calorie meal idea!

Serving size: 4 servings (3-4 eggplant slices) Approximately 255 calories per serving.

• 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2″ slices.
• 1/2 cup of panko whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup of fat free, low sodium parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp fat free milk

Topping (Optional, but included in the 255 calories, so go for it!)

• 1 cup of fat free mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of low calorie, low sodium marinara sauce.

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In one plate, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and dried basil to create the breadcrumb mixture.
• In another plate, throughly stir the egg and milk.
• Coat each eggplant slice in the egg mixture, and then dip and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Repeat for all the slices and place onto a non-stick baking sheet.
• Bake for 8 minutes, turn slices over and bake for another 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Plate three slices and spoon 1/4 cup heated low-cal  marinara sauce and 1/4 cup fat free mozzarella on top.
• Enjoy!

• For a vegan version, substitute egg, milk and cheese for vegan friendly options.

• For a gluten-free version, use gluten free bread crumbs.

• 3 slices of Eggplant Parmesean (3 slices) – 255 calories
• 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat pasta – 87 calories
• side salad with low calorie dressing – 20 calories (adjust accordingly)
• Satisfying Italian low calorie lunch or dinner = 362 calories!

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