Regional Italian Cuisine Traditional Sicilian Recipes - part 1 of 3

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and easier to find.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits at a lower cost.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar provides a similar tang at a lower price.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Slice eggplant into about a quarter of an inch thick pieces and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.

Place a plate on top of the salted eggplant and set aside.

Prepare the sauce by heating olive oil in a pan, adding diced onion, garlic, and peperoncino, and cooking until fragrant.

Mix bread crumbs with grated parmesan cheese and a bit of salt.

In a baking tray, layer the sauce, then the eggplant slices, followed by the breadcrumb mixture, and repeat the layering process.

Preheat the oven to 160°C fan-forced (or 194°C conventional).

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

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