Cheesy Mexican Eggplant - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cheesy Mexican Eggplant
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants (2 1/2 lb)
  • Nonstick spray
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 c. marinara sauce
  • 1 bottle taco sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 package shredded Mexican-blend cheese (2 cups)
  • 1/3 c. Chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/2 c. white rice

Instructions

  1. You'll need a broiler pan with rack and a shallow 3-qt baking dish. Heat broiler.
  2. Place half the eggplant on broiler rack, evenly coat with nonstick spray, then sprinkle with half the pepper. Broil 4 in. from heat 4 to 8 minutes per side until lightly browned and tender. Repeat with remaining eggplant and pepper.
  3. Heat oven to 350 °F. In medium bowl, stir marinara and taco sauce with cumin.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in baking dish. Line with half the eggplant. Spoon on 1 1/4 cups sauce; top with 1 cup cheese and 1/4 cup cilantro. Repeat layering with remaining eggplant, sauce and cheese; cover with foil.
  5. Bake 40 minutes or until bubbly. Meanwhile, make rice as package directs. Let eggplant rest 10 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining cilantro. Serve with rice.

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