Berinjela Parmigiana

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 provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Slice the eggplant into thin rounds.

Place eggplant slices on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture for 10-15 minutes.

Press the eggplant slices with another paper towel to remove excess liquid.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and grill both sides of the eggplant until golden brown.

Prepare a separate plate with paper towels to absorb excess oil from the grilled eggplant.

Chop the zucchini and fresh tomatoes, and sauté them together with garlic and season with salt and black pepper.

Add the sautéed vegetables to the skillet and mix.

Layer the grilled eggplant, sautéed vegetables, and fresh tomatoes in a baking dish, alternating layers.

Sprinkle feta cheese and parmesan cheese between the layers and on top.

Bake in the oven until heated through and cheese is melted.

Serve with a side of seasoned zucchini.

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