Ingredients

• 1 large Eggplant, sliced length wise ½ - ¾ inch thick

• Olive oil

• 1 cup to 1 ½ cups of part skim ricotta cheese

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 1 jar of marinara sauce

• 500 gms extra lean ground turkey or beef (mince) – optional

• ½ cup grated cheese - optional

 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F, arrange eggplant sliced in a single layer on lined baking sheets (brush lightly with olive oil), season with salt and pepper.

Roast for 10 mins on each side

Meanwhile in a pan heat olive oil and cook ground meat (if using) and add marinara sauce.

In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, ricotta, half of the parmesan, and oregano, brush a baking dish with olive oil.

Lay half of the eggplant on the bottom of the dish, next layer half the meat sauce, then half the ricotta, repeat layering.

Sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan cheese (add half a cup of grated cheese if you wish)

Bake until bubbling and golden, 20-25 mins.

Cut into 4 pieces and serve