1medium (about 1
1
⁄4
to 1
1
⁄2 lb.) eggplant,
peeled
3 ounces mozzarella
cheese
1
⁄4 cup loosely packed
parsley leaves
1 cup no-fat
ricotta cheese
1
⁄2 cup freshly grated
Parmesan cheese
(see TIPS)
1 egg white, slightly
beaten
1
⁄4 teaspoon black
pepper
2 cups spaghetti sauce
Spray 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with no-stick
cooking spray.
Position reversible slicing/shredding disc in work
bowl to slice. Add eggplant. Cut to fit feed tube.
Process to slice. Set aside. Reverse disc. Shred
mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
Exchange reversible slicing/shredding disc for mini
bowl and mini blade. With processor running, add
parsley through feed tube. Process until finely
chopped, about 8 to 10 seconds.
In small mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese,
Parmesan cheese, egg white, parsley, and pepper.
Pour half of spaghetti sauce into baking dish. Cover
with half of eggplant. Spread with ricotta cheese
mixture. Cover with remaining eggplant. Cover with
remaining sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350˚F for 35 to 45 minutes, until eggplant
is tender.
Yield: 8 servings.
Per serving: About 132 cal, 10 g pro, 12 g car,
5 g fat, 21 mg chol, 191 mg sod.
Layered Eggplant Casserole
1medium carrot, cut
in 4 pieces
1 rib celery, cut in
4 pieces
1small onion, cut in
4 pieces
1
⁄3 cup loosely packed
parsley leaves
2 tablespoons
margarine or butter
1 cup uncooked white
rice
1 can (14
1
⁄2 oz.)
vegetable broth
1
⁄4-
1
⁄2 teaspoon black
pepper
1
⁄2
cup freshly grated
Parmesan cheese
(see TIPS)
Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add
carrot, celery, onion, and parsley. Pulse 10 to
12 times, about 1 second each time, until
vegetables are finely chopped.
Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high
heat. Add rice. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until
rice is golden brown. Add broth, vegetables, and
pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover.
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender. Stir
rice with a fork. Pour into serving dish. Sprinkle
with Parmesan cheese.
Yield: 6 servings.
Per serving: About 197 cal, 6 g pro, 30 g car,
6 g fat, 4 mg chol, 453 mg sod.
Rice Pilaf with Vegetables
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