Best 8 Quick Easy Eggplant Parmesan In The Microwave Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and crispy eggplant parmesan but don't have the time or energy to spend hours in the kitchen? Look no further! Our article will guide you through creating a quick and easy eggplant parmesan dish in the microwave, saving you time and effort while delivering the same mouthwatering taste. We'll provide a step-by-step recipe that's perfect for busy individuals and those looking for a convenient yet flavorful meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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This eggplant goes well with some steamed green beans and French or Italian bread. Although the recipe calls for seasoned bread crumbs, you can use regular bread crumbs if you wish. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Vegetable Main Dish Recipes     Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl beat the egg and water together. Place the bread crumbs in shallow dish. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture then in crumbs, being sure to coat thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add eggplant slices and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during last minute of cooking to melt.
  • While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at high power for 2 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top eggplant with sauce and Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1865.7 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

QUICK & EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN IN THE MICROWAVE



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This is my grandmother's recipe, I'm not sure where she got it. It only takes about 14 minutes in the microwave for a quick dinner. If you want meat you can add it to your sauce.

Provided by Chefcheryl

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium eggplant
1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste
1 cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chunky low-sodium tomatoes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant; cut into 1/8" slices. In bowl combine tomato paste, water and tomatoes. Mix well. Add oregano and basil, Spread sauce on bottom of 2-Qt casserole. Layer half of eggplant, more sauce, and half the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Finish by sprinkling Paremsan cheese on top. Cover casserole.
  • Place in microwave and cook on High 14 minutes, turning dish once after 7 minute if your microwave does not rotate. Make sure cheese has melted.
  • Serves 4.
  • To Freeze: Label casserole and freeze up to 2 months.
  • To Thaw: Thaw and place in microwave on High for 7 minutes.

MICROWAVE EGGS PARMESAN



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Here is a quick microwave breakfast. The timing of this dish depends on the power of your microwave oven. Also, some like their eggs dry, others wet. Select your timing according to your preference. Remember that the eggs will continue cooking for about a minute after they are removed from the oven.

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 egg whites
1 large eggs
2 ounces smoked turkey, cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Several romaine lettuce leaves
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Place 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg in a microwave-safe bowl about 7 inches in diameter. Add 2 tablespoons turkey, 1 tablespoon Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk with a fork. Microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and microwave 30 seconds and stir. For drier eggs, microwave 30 seconds more. Arrange lettuce leaves on 2 plates and place tomato slices on top. Spoon eggs onto plate. Using the same bowl, repeat for second serving.

MINI EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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Provided by Marc Murphy

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 mini eggplants, tops trimmed and cut in half
Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 white onion, finely chopped
3 heirloom tomatoes, diced
1 to 2 anchovy fillets, minced
One 4-ounce piece Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium heat. Preheat a pizza oven or regular oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Add the eggplant halves to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, cut-side up. Drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the eggplant on the grill cut-side down and grill until nicely charred, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a medium cast-iron pan on the grill and add 2 tablespoons olive oil; heat until hot. Add the garlic and onion and saute until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and anchovy, then stir to combine, cooking the tomatoes until nicely broken down, about 10 minutes.
  • Evenly divide the eggplant, cut-side up, among six 10-ounce cast-iron rectangular pans arranged on a sheet tray for easy transfer to the oven. Spoon over the tomato sauce, then bake until sauce has reduced more, started to char and the eggplants have softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the sheet tray from the oven and top each pan with the grated Parmesan. Evenly top with the sliced mozzarella, then season with freshly ground black pepper and place back in the oven. Let cook to melt the cheese, another 5 to 8 minutes.

MICROWAVED ITALIAN EGGPLANT



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If you're trying to cut back on meat, you'll appreciate this main dish from Joan Donahue of Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The microwave makes it fast to fix these crumb-topped eggplant slices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small eggplant, peeled
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into 3/4-in. slices. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and oregano. Brush one side of each eggplant slice with mayonnaise. Dip mayonnaise side into crumb mixture; place crumb side up in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. , Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Drizzle with spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with cheeses. Cook, uncovered, 1 minute longer or until sauce is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

2 medium eggplants, washed
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable oil
2 ½ cups marinara sauce, divided
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced, plus more for garnish
2 cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

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!

EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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Make and share this Easy Eggplant Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/3 inch slices
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Arrange a layer of eggplant slices in a colander. Sprinkle generously with salt. Continue layering and salting all eggplant slices. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Dip each eggplant slice in beaten egg, and dredge with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Over medium high heat fry eggplant in hot oil about 2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Preheat oven to temperature 350°F Arrange half the eggplant slices in the bottom of baking dish sprayed lightly with nonstick spray. Spread half the sauce over top. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

CHEESY EGGPLANT PARMESAN CASSEROLE



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My mom would make this when I was young, and it was always a favorite. Serve with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.

Provided by lyndalou

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Vegetable Main Dish Recipes     Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing, or as needed
2 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
¼ pound mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Brush about 2 tablespoons olive oil onto eggplant slices; arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove eggplant from oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, mushrooms, and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, basil, and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange about 1/2 the eggplant slices in a 2-quart casserole dish; top with 1/2 the sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering with the remaining ingredients.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 734.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm eggplants. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Cut the eggplants into uniform slices so they cook evenly.
  • To remove the bitterness from the eggplants, sprinkle them with salt and let them rest for 30 minutes. Then, rinse them off and pat them dry.
  • Use a non-stick skillet to cook the eggplants. This will help prevent them from sticking and burning.
  • Cook the eggplants in batches so they don't overcrowd the pan. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the eggplants. They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can also bake the eggplant parmesan in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With the help of a microwave, you can have this classic Italian dish on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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