Everyone fell in love with these simple and delicious eggplants! Easy recipe to make at home!

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option with a neutral flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for a while to draw out moisture.

Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped garlic until fragrant.

Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened.

Stir in chili pepper, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.

In a baking dish, layer half of the eggplant slices, followed by half of the mushroom mixture.

Sprinkle half of the cheese over the mushrooms.

Repeat the layers with the remaining eggplant, mushroom mixture, and cheese.

Top with breadcrumbs and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with parsley.

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