A streamlined version of Vegetarian Eggplant Parmesan, this healthy and tasty dinner is now a complete meal in under 30 minutes!
I had an almost out of body experience last weekend. I was out on a marathon shopping trip with my (young adult) daughter when we decided to stop for lunch. Selecting an Italian restaurant and mindful of all the eggplant at the farmers markets now, I ordered the Eggplant Parmesan.
And almost reflexively my daughter wrinkled her nose.
Now, back in the day, Vegetarian Eggplant Parmesan was a go to menu item for using up CSA eggplant. And the kids were pretty lukewarm about it. Today however, she was open to tasting–it didn’t hurt that she is now (mostly) vegetarian.
Well by the end of the meal, she had eaten half of my eggplant. I was ecstatic since (even as a parent of grown kids) you’re always happy when they eat a vegetable. And I got her doggy bag as compensation!
So right now, eggplant is at its seasonal best. Is it time for a revival at your house? If you’re still undecided, read on to see how I’ve streamlined this recipe so it’s a hot and tasty meal in under a half hour! Read more