Are you craving a delicious and hearty meal that's sure to impress your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable "Eggplant Parmesan Boats" recipe from Tasty! This mouthwatering dish combines the classic flavors of eggplant, Parmesan cheese, and a rich tomato sauce to create a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey as we dive into the details of this tantalizing recipe, exploring the perfect balance of textures and flavors that make it a true delight.
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THE BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium eggplants, coarse salt, all-purpose flour, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, pepper, vegetable oil, marinara sauce, fresh basil, low-moisture mozzarella, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut each eggplant into about ½-inch (1-cm) thick round slices.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the eggplant with half of the coarse salt. Flip the slices over and sprinkle with the rest of the salt.
- Put another baking sheet on top of the eggplant and place something heavy, like a cast-iron skillet, on the top baking sheet to help release moisture from the eggplant. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Uncover the eggplant slices and pat dry with paper towels. Brush most of the salt from the eggplant with a paper towel, then transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- Coat each eggplant slice in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry using more paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Pour about 1 cup (260 g) of marinara sauce into a 2½-quart (2 L) baking dish and spread evenly to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Add about 8 eggplant slices (it's okay if they overlap) and cover with ½ cup (130 g) of marinara. Sprinkle with a third of the fresh basil, then top with about a third of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat to make 2 more layers. Finish with the fresh mozzarella cheese and a final sprinkling of Parmesan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the mozzarella is bubbling and golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
EGGPLANT PARMESAN BOATS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium eggplants, olive oil, salt, pepper, ground turkey, onion, marinara sauce, garlic, shredded low-fat mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Tara Botwinick
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scoop out inside of eggplant leaving about ½-inch (1 cm) border inside.
- Chop the remaining eggplant and reserve.
- Brush the scooped out eggplants with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic to the pan. Cook until translucent. Add ground turkey and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned.
- Add leftover eggplant pieces to ground turkey and onion. Cook for 5-8 minutes or until tender.
- Add marinara sauce and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Scoop meat sauce into the eggplants and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with basil and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 15 grams
THE BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Truly delicious! I love eggplant and have many recipes, but this one's my favorite. The cheeses and seasonings make this dish unforgettable. -Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook garlic in oil 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, olives, basil, capers, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 45-60 minutes or until thickened., Meanwhile, for eggplant, place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder and oregano. Dip eggplant in flour, eggs, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook eggplant in batches in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper., Preheat oven to 350°. In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, four eggplant slices, 1 cup ricotta mixture and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts :
EGGPLANT PARMESAN BOATS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve the eggplant, then use a paring knife to cut vertical and horizontal slits into the flesh about 3/4-inch apart. (You want to create crosshatches across the whole surface without piercing the skin on the other side.) Place the halves on the lined baking sheet flesh-side up.
- Spread a tablespoon of olive oil over each of the halves, then sprinkle both with the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Roast until the eggplant is softened and golden brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the eggplant from the oven and spread 1/4 cup marinara on each half, then top with the cheeses. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is golden and bubbling, another 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
SPICY CHICKEN EGGPLANT BOATS
I created some eggplant parmesan boats on The Kitchen recently and people really seemed to love them, so I thought, why not create an eggplant boat with a summery twist? The Mediterranean spices here taste just right on a steamy summer night.
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the oregano, salt, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Halve the eggplant, then use a paring knife to cut vertical and horizontal slits across the cut side, about 3/4-inch apart. (You want to create crosshatches across the whole surface without piercing through the skin on the other side.) Place the halves on the lined baking sheet.
- Spread each cut half with a tablespoon of olive oil, then split a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix between the two. Roast until the flesh is browned, tender and scoopable, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then the onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa, ground chicken and the remaining spice mix (about 1 tablespoon). Cook the chicken, breaking it up so that it is in small pieces, until it is golden brown. Add the tomatoes and pine nuts. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick, at least 20 minutes.
- Remove the eggplant from the oven and use a fork to scoop out the cooked insides, leaving the skins intact. Stir the scooped eggplant flesh into the tomato mixture, then fill the eggplant boats with the mixture. Return the boats to the oven and cook until the sauce is bubbling, another 10 minutes.
- Mix the yogurt, dill, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of water and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl, using a little more water to loosen the sauce if desired.
- Remove the eggplant boats from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce, then sprinkle with the pine nuts and mint and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side dish or main dish. -Donna Wardlow-Keating, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine oil and garlic; brush over both sides of eggplant slices. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes; turn. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Place half the eggplant in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half the basil and Parmesan cheese. Arrange tomato slices over top; sprinkle with remaining basil and Parmesan. Layer with half the mozzarella cheese and the remaining eggplant; top with remaining mozzarella. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes longer. Garnish with additional basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have a deep purple color. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have blemishes.
- Slice the eggplant evenly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Salt the eggplant slices. This will help to draw out the bitterness.
- Dredge the eggplant slices in flour. This will help them to brown and crisp.
- Pan-fry the eggplant slices. Use a generous amount of olive oil and cook the eggplant slices over medium heat until they are golden brown and tender.
- Make the marinara sauce. Use a simple marinara sauce recipe or your favorite store-bought sauce.
- Assemble the eggplant parmesan boats. Place a layer of eggplant slices in a baking dish. Top with a layer of marinara sauce, then a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers. Continue layering the eggplant slices, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese until you have used up all of the ingredients.
- Bake the eggplant parmesan boats. Bake the boats in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Eggplant parmesan boats are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The boats can be assembled ahead of time and baked when you are ready to eat. Serve them with a side of salad or pasta for a complete meal.
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