Every time I make this I can't believe how good it tastes!

It is a gluten free comfort food without the high carbs or sugar so I can eat it 100% guilt free.

 

Ingredients

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• 1 large Eggplant, sliced length wise ½ - ¾ inch thick

• Olive oil

• 1 cup to 1 ½ cups of part skim ricotta cheese

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 1 jar of marinara sauce (no added sugar)

• 500 gms extra lean ground turkey or beef  - optional

• ½ cup grated cheese - optional

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 F

 

Arrange sliced eggplant in a single layer on lined baking sheets (brush lightly with olive oil), season with salt and pepper.

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Bake for 10 mins on each side

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Meanwhile in a pan heat olive oil and cook ground meat (if using) and add marinara sauce.

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In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, ricotta, half of the Parmesan cheese, and oregano.

 

Lightly brush a baking dish with olive oil.

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Lay half of the eggplant on the bottom of the dish, next layer half the meat sauce, then half the ricotta mix, repeat layering.

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Sprinkle on top the rest of the Parmesan cheese (add half a cup of grated cheese as well if you wish)

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Bake until bubbling and golden, 20-25 mins.

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Cut into 4 pieces and serve

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Enjoy!

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