Healthy Recipes Extra-Crispy Eggplant Parmesan 5.0 (4) 3 Reviews This eggplant Parmesan is creamy in the center with a crispy panko crust on the outside. To know when your eggplant is cooked to perfection, poke it with the tip of a paring knife. The knife tip should slide through with little resistance. If it feels a little too tough in some spots, it needs a few more minutes in the oven. You can rotate the baking sheet front to back for even browning. By Liz Mervosh Liz Mervosh Elizabeth Mervosh is a recipe tester and developer for EatingWell in Birmingham, Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 10, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, unpeeled 1 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning, such as Mrs. Dash 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce 3/4 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil; set a wire rack on the baking sheet. Cut eggplant lengthwise into 4 (¾-inch-thick) slices, keeping stem intact. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Place panko, flour and egg in 3 separate wide, shallow bowls. Stir Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder into the panko. Working with 1 eggplant slice at a time, dredge in flour and shake off excess. Dip in egg; let excess drip off. Dredge in panko mixture to coat, pressing to adhere. Place on the prepared rack. (Discard any remaining egg, flour and panko.) Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Generously coat the tops of the eggplant slices with cooking spray. Bake until the panko is extra-crispy and browned and the eggplant is tender, about 40 minutes, carefully flipping and coating with cooking spray halfway through. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt. Increase oven temperature to broil; preheat for 5 minutes. Top the eggplant slices with marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan. Broil until the cheeses are melted and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Divide the eggplant slices among 4 plates; drizzle with oil. Garnish with basil, if desired. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster EatingWell.com, November 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 422 Calories 18g Fat 53g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 eggplant slice Calories 422 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 53g 19% Dietary Fiber 11g 41% Total Sugars 14g Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 18g 24% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 68mg 23% Vitamin A 115µg Vitamin C 5mg 6% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 5mg 31% Folate 74µg Vitamin K 28µg Sodium 595mg 26% Calcium 288mg 22% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 89mg 21% Potassium 739mg 16% Zinc 3mg 23% Vitamin B12 1µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.