Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Shirley Hardy   Eggplant Parmesan Recipe enhances the unique and flavorful taste of eggplant using olive oil, oregano, rosemary, garlic, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and marinara suace. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Northeastern    Servings:14 Calories per Serving:184 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   16 Minutes Cook Time:   9 Minutes Total Time:   25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 eggplant (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 ounces sliced mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, cut to fit eggplant slices
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (15-ounce) can marinara sauce or homemade (search recipes)

DIRECTIONS

• Slice eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Combine oil, oregano, rosemary and garlic powder; mix well. Brush both sides of eggplant with oil baste.
• Place eggplant on grill-rack over medium-hot charcoal briquets. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Turn frequently and brush with baste.
• Arrange cheese slices on eggplant; spoon Parmesan cheese over each. Leave on grill until cheese melts.
• Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a small pan on grill. Spoon hot sauce over eggplant slices before serving.

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