Contributed By: HappyCook
DCC
This cheesy eggplant dish makes a great side.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. Eggplant
2 tbsp Oil
1 Large onion, chopped
16 oz. Can tomato sauce
16 oz. Can tomatoes, chopped in large pieces
1/8 tsp. Pepper
1/2 tsp. Oregano
1 pint Cottage cheese
1/2 cup Bread crumbs
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Peel eggplant (if desired) and cut into 1" cubes. Heat oil in dutch oven, fry eggplant and onion until golden brown. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer 45 minutes. Add cottage cheese and bread crumbs. Place in casserole dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Cook's Notes
Good served with garlic bread.
Can be refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 317
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Total Fat: 10 g
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Saturated Fat: 2 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 39 g
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Protein: 21 g
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Vitamin A: 2000IU
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Vitamin C: 36 mg
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Calcium: 204 mg
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Sodium: 1481 mg
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Iron: 3 mg
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Fiber: 8 g