Quick and Light Eggplant Parm

I love traditional eggplant parm, but I don’t always have hours to salt and prep the eggplant in advance.  This is a quick a light recipe that still fulfills a craving for eggplant parm when your time is precious and you need a healthy meal. 

Ingredients:

1 eggplant sliced  ½ inch thick slices

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup marinara sauce

Sliced mozzarella or provolone cheese

Fresh basil leaves

Olive oil spray

Fresh/grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Cook eggplant on medium heat for 5 minutes on each side.  Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
2. Prepare a 9×13 pan.  Spray with olive oil spray.
3. Arrange eggplant in a single layer.
4. Top each slice with marinara sauce, basil leaf, and cheese slice.
5. Broil on high for 3-5 minutes so cheese melts.
6. Serve over a bed of spinach or with pasta.
7. Sprinkle with fresh/grated parmesan cheese.