Eggplant Parmigiana

This is a true crowd-pleasing recipe that uses simple ingredients.  Feel free to add your own spices like fresh basil or oregano according to your tastes.

• Serves: 4
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 medium eggplant, remove skin and slice into ½ inch slices
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup meatless tomato sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400F.
2. Wash and peel eggplant; cut crosswise into ½” slices.
3. Dip eggplant into egg and then flour; turning to coat both sides.
4. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, cook eggplant half at a time for 4-6 minutes. Turning once to cook each side.
5. When eggplant is cooked put onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
6. Place eggplant slices in a single layer in pan (9”X13”).
7. Sprinkle eggplant first with parmesan cheese.
8. Top eggplant slices with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.