Last Night's Dinner - Make Ahead Eggplant Casserole

[Guest guest]

This came out delicious, even DH liked it. He always

screetches when I say I'm making eggplant. He had to

agree this was pretty good and with full fat ingredients

it would be fabulous. Still great, though.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Make-Ahead Eggplant Casserole

 

Recipe By : So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat by Betty Rohde

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Busy Day Entrees Eggplant

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 eggplant -- sliced in rounds

1 cup raw white rice

1 cup onion -- chopped

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 cup mushrooms -- sliced

1 8 oz can tomato sauce

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried basil

1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese -- or low

fat

1/4 cup skim milk

1/2 cup fat-free mozzarella cheese --

shredded

2 tbsp fat-free Parmesan cheese --

grated

 

Place eggplant slices in salted water to cover (1 tbsp

salt to 1 qt water) and let stand for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions,

omitting any oil or butter, and set aside. Drain the

eggplant, place in a single layer in a nonstick skillet,

and cook until crisp-tender, turning once. Transfer to a

dish and set aside.*

 

In a nonstick skillet, saute the onion, garlic, and

mushrooms in 1/4 cup of water until crisp-tender. Add the

tomato sauce and herbs, scraping up brown bits from the

bottom and sides of the pan. Simmer for a few minutes.

Mix the ricotta cheese and milk in a separate bowl.

 

Spray a 2 qt baking dish with vegetable oil cooking

spray; layer the cooked rice, eggplant, ricotta and

sauce. Repeat, ending with sauce. Top with mozzarella.

Sprinkle Parmesan over the mozzarella.

 

At this point, you may cover with foil or plastic wrap

and refrigerate until time to use or bake uncovered at

350°F for 30-35 minutes.

 

 

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NOTES : Risa's notes:

 

* I did not soak the eggplant and I did not cook it in a

skillet. I placed the slices on a broiler tray that was

sprayed with cooking spray and I sprinkled it with some

seasoning. Then I baked the slices for 10 minutes on one

side and 8 minutes on the other, at 375°F. Then I

continued the recipe as written.

 

I served it with a salad.

 

RisaG