Low-Fat Eggplant Bake by the Deen Brothers

Vegetable

Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 lb. eggplant cut into 1-in cubes

2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 cup prepared tomato sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella (8 oz total)

Directions

Preheat oven to 500°F. Toss the eggplant with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.



Place on a baking sheet and roast, tossing occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until golden.





Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F. Transfer the eggplant to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.

Add the tomato sauce and basil and toss to coat the eggplant. Layer the mozzarella on top.



Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden.