Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Seasonal Chef is a series of recipes made possible through a partnership with North Iowa Fresh. Recipes feature seasonally available ingredients intended to complement their Bounty Box Program which serves subscribers across North Iowa!
Create a full locally sourced meal by adding Dressed Garden Green Beans!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 394 kcal

Equipment

  • Small, shallow bowls (2)
  • 9x13 pan
  • Outdoor grill or skillet (cast iron preferred)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 eggplant* large
  • 1 tbsp salt more to taste
  • 1 tomato*
  • 2 cloves garlic*
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 32 oz marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp dried basil dried
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Wash eggplant and slice, cutting circles that are a generous 1⁄4 inch. Generously salt both sides of the eggplant pieces with 1 Tbsp salt, and place in a colander in the sink to drain for about 45 minutes.
  • Wash and slice zucchini and tomato into 1⁄4 inch circles. Mince 2 cloves garlic and grate 1 cup of each cheese.
  • Prepare a 9x13 pan, by placing 1⁄4 cup of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
  • In a small bowl combine 1⁄4 cup bread crumbs with 1 tsp each of dried basil, oregano, granulated garlic and 1⁄2 tsp of both salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • With a paper towel brush off any excess water and salt from the drained eggplant and then brush with olive oil. Over a hot grill, or working in batches in a skillet (preferably cast iron), sear both sides of the eggplant pieces until they are lightly charred or golden brown. As the eggplant becomes ready, place into 9x13 pan.
  • Once you have seared all the eggplant, sprinkle it with the seasoned bread crumbs. Layer on the zucchini, tomato and minced garlic. Cover with the remaining sauce and top with cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Seasonal Chef is supported by a Farmer/Rancher (SARE) Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grant.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 4144mgPotassium: 1163mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1660IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 510mgIron: 4mg
Keyword North Iowa Fresh

Try it With

Dressed Garden Green Beans
Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Stop by your local farmer's market!
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