Description
Eggplant parmesan, an italian standby, is one of my favorite dishes. We developed this quick version so that i could have it more often. It’s super low in carbs and fat, and you won’t even miss the breading. – dr. Mike moreno
Ingredients
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Eggplant
- Lean Ground Turkey
- Low-carb Marinara Sauce
- Oregano Leaves
- Basil
- Fennel Seed
- Fat-free Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- 1
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350f spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray
- Lay the eggplant slices on the baking tray and spray their tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray
- Bake, turning once, until the slices begin to soften and brown, about 30 minutes
- 2
- Meanwhile, spray a large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray
- Set over medium heat and add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon
- Cook, stirring often, until the meat loses its raw, pink color and browns a bit, about 5 minutes
- Pour in the marinara sauce
- Stir in the oregano, basil, and fennel seeds
- Remove the pot from the heat
- 3
- Layer the eggplant slices and turkey marinara sauce in a 9-x13-inch baking dish
- Sprinkle the cheese on top
- Bake until bubbling, about 30 minutes
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving