9.19.23 | Food and Fitness

Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches

An egg substitute and fat-free cheeses make these eggplant Parmesan sandwiches healthy and delicious.

An egg substitute and fat-free cheeses make these eggplant Parmesan sandwiches healthy and delicious. (Serves 4)

Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich Ingredients

  • 4 eggplant slices, each 3/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 c. no-cholesterol egg substitute
  • 1/3 c. dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 T grated fat-free Parmesan cheese
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 4 oz. fat-free mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 roasted red peppers, cut into halves
  • 4 Italian rolls or hoagie buns, toasted
  • 2 c. tomato pasta sauce

Directions

  1. Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. 
  2. Dip eggplant slices in egg substitute, then coat generously with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. 
  3. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. 
  4. Saute eggplant slices over medium-high heat until browned, about five minutes. 
  5. Spray eggplant with cooking spray and turn over; cook until tender, about five more minutes. 
  6. Top each eggplant slice with 1 ounce mozzarella cheese; cook, covered until cheese is melted, about three to four minutes. 
  7. Place red peppers on the bottoms of rolls; top with eggplant, pasta sauce and roll tops.

 

Amount per serving: 
  • 340 calories
  • 5 g fat
  • 0 mg cholesterol
  • 1300 mg sodium
  • 51 g carbohydrates
  • 19 g protein

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