Dinner: Cheesy Eggplant

Great to make ahead and freeze for a quick microwave dinner.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Cheesy Eggplant

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 cup skim ricotta cheese
2 tbsps leaves basil
1 dash pepper
1 dash salt
1 lb eggplant
3 medium whole tomato
1 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese
1 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Season the eggplant with salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes.

2. Coat a glass baking dish with cooking spray and cover the bottom with eggplant slices.

3. Ladle half of the tomato sauce over the eggplant and top with half of the tomato slices.

4. Sprinkle the tomato slices with a tablespoon of basil, adding salt and pepper to taste.

5. Spread 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.

6. Repeat the layers (eggplant, sauce, tomatoes, seasonings, ricotta, and mozzarella).

7. Bake for 20 minutes; increase the oven heat to broil until the cheese turns golden.

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