Trying Eggplant

Dear Sis,

William and I tried Eggplant today. William was excited that Mama was trying something new too! It was so yummy, we thought we’d share the recipe, so you and Evelyn can try it too:)

Eggplant Parmesan
Serves 4
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Ingredients
  1. avocado oil spray
  2. 1 eggplant, peeled & sliced 1/4 inch thick
  3. 2 eggs, beaten with 2 T water
  4. Italian breadcrumbs
  5. salt and pepper
  6. 1 (25 oz) jar pasta sauce
  7. 2 c shredded mozzarella
  8. 1/4 c shredded Parmesan
  9. red pepper flakes
  10. fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400. Line two baking sheets with foil. Spray with oil.
  2. Dip sliced eggplant in egg wash and breadcrumbs. Arrange on prepared sheets.
  3. Bake 12 minutes, spray with additional oil, flip, and bake 12 minutes more.
  4. Season eggplant with salt and pepper and combine on one baking sheet.
  5. Spread 1/3 sauce over cleared baking sheet. Arrange eggplant in a single layer, overlapping slightly as needed. Top with remaining sauce, cheeses, and as much red pepper flakes and fresh basil as desired.
  6. Return to oven 10-15 minutes to melt and brown cheese. Serve over pasta.
Adapted from The Ultimate New Mom's Cookbook by Aurora Satler & Allison Childress
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This dish went together quickly and easily.

William though it looked like pizza!

He also decided we should have dinner outside:)

Love,

b