Ingredients
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2
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1 - 2
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1
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1
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1
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3 - 4
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1
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1
Directions
Versatile Eggplant Casserole, This is an amazing healthy recipe using eggplant, a basic marinara, and whatever you might have on hand It is not only low fat and low carb but simple and tasty as authentic Italian cooking really is , This is an amazing healthy recipe using eggplant, a basic marinara, and whatever you might have on hand It is not only low fat and low carb but simple and tasty as authentic Italian cooking really is
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Steps
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1
Done
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In a Large Sauce Pan Add Olive Oil, Onion, Carrot, Celery, and Garlic and Saute Until Tender. Add Tomatoes and Herbs and Let Simmer For 1 Hour. |
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2
Done
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Preheat Broiler. |
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3
Done
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Arrange the Eggplant Slices on a Baking Sheet Coated With Cooking Spray; Broil 3-5 Minutes or Until Lightly Browned. |
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4
Done
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Preheat Oven to 375. |
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5
Done
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If Using a Mushroom Fillin, Saute the Muchrooms Until Tender; If Using Spinach Filling, You Can Use Frozen or Fresh Spinach Which Should Be Cooked/Defrosted and Drained Well. |
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6
Done
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in the Bottom of a 1 1/2-Quart Baking Dish Coated With Cooking Spray, Spread Some Marinara Sauce. Arragnge Eggplant Slices Over Sauce and Then Some Filling and Then Some Cheese (make Sure to Save About 1 Cup of the Cheese For the Top). Continue the Layering Process in Which Should End With a Sauce Layer on the Top Surface. (don't Put the Last Cup of Cheese on Yet). |
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7
Done
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Cover and Back at 375 For an Hour and Then Remove, Top With Remaining Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese and Bake Uncovered 5 Minutes or Until Cheese Melts. Let It Stand For About 10 Minutes and Then Serve. |
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8
Done
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Note: the Filling Can Really Be a Combo of Whatever You Like or Have on Hand. It Is Mainly a Process not an Exact Recipe. I Really Enjoy the Mushroom Flling When I Feel Like a "meaty" Casserole but I Do Love to Play Around With Other Ingredients (like Spinach and Artichokes). |
