quick eggplant parmesan

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl beat the egg and water together. place the bread crumbs in shallow dish. dip eggplant slices in egg mixture then in crumbs, being sure to coat thoroughly.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. add eggplant slices and reduce heat to medium. cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender. sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during last minute of cooking to melt.
• while eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. cover with plastic wrap and cook at high power for 2 minutes or until heated through.
• top eggplant with sauce and parmesan cheese and serve.