Weight Watchers Eggplant Parmigiana Food

WEIGHT WATCHERS EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9 inch baking dish with Pam; set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, mix Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and bread crumbs; set aside
• Remove eggplant skin and cut off the ends; slice into approx 1/2 inch slices.
• Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Dip eggplant into egg whites, and then into the dry mixture.
• Place on nonstick cookie sheet, and bake until lightly browned. Approx 20 - 25 minutes. Flip halfway through.
• In the prepared baking dish, layer eggplant, 1/3 of the tomato sauce, 1/3 of the cheese repeating twice more.
• Place in the oven and bake until cheese is bubbly and melted. Approx 10 minutes.

EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 425°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Sprinkle eggplant slices on both sides with 2 tsp salt. Place eggplant slices in colander to drain a bit of their juices, about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry well. Generously coat both sides of eggplant with nonstick spray and divide between prepared baking sheets, arranging in even layer. Season with thyme, 1⁄4 tsp salt, and black pepper, pressing so seasonings adhere. Roast, turning slices and rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until eggplant is golden brown and very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1⁄4 tsp salt and bring to boil over high heat, stirring and mashing with wooden spoon to break up tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
• In medium bowl, stir ricotta, basil, 1⁄4 cup Parmesan, and remaining 1⁄4 tsp salt. In small bowl, stir breadcrumbs and remaining 2 tbsp Parmesan.
• Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Lightly coat 10-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread 1⁄2 cup sauce in bottom of dish and top with single layer of eggplant. Dot eggplant with 1⁄2 cup ricotta. Top with 1⁄4 cup mozzarella, 10 to 12 slices of eggplant, 1 cup sauce, and remaining 1⁄2 cup ricotta. Top with remaining eggplant, 1⁄4 cup mozzarella, and sauce. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake on upper rack until top is golden and sauce is bubbly, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces.
• Serving size: 1 piece

WEIGHT WATCHER EASY CHEESY EGGPLANT CASSEROLE (3 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• Grill eggplant on George Foreman Grill for about 5-10 minutes until soft. Spray 8x8 baking pan with nonstick spray. Put eggplant on bottom of pan. Spread spaghetti sauce over eggplant. Mix cottage cheese and mozzarella, and spread it over sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes and serve hot.
• Serving Size : 4
• Per serving: 154 Calories; 6g Fat (32% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 13mg Cholesterol; 473mg Sodium.