Microwaved Italian Eggplant

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joan Donahue, Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

If you're trying to cut back on meat, you'll appreciate this main dish from Joan Donahue of Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The microwave makes it fast to fix these crumb-topped eggplant slices.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.
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Microwaved Italian Eggplant

Yield:4 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 small eggplant, peeled
  • 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions

  1. Cut eggplant into 3/4-in. slices. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and oregano. Brush one side of each eggplant slice with mayonnaise. Dip mayonnaise side into crumb mixture; place crumb side up in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish.
  2. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Drizzle with spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with cheeses. Cook, uncovered, 1 minute longer or until sauce is heated through.
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