Ingredients

Eggplant:

2 Eggplants, rounded slices
½ cup Flour
3  Eggs
¼ cup Afia Corn Oil Plus
For breadcrumbs:
½ cup Breadcrumbs
½ cup  Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 Teaspoons  Italian herb blend
½ Teaspoons Afia Garlic powder
½ Teaspoons Salt
½ Teaspoons Black pepper

Toppings:

2 cups ready-made Marinara sauce
½ cup Mozzarella cheese
½ cup Cottage cheese
½ cup  Parmesan cheese, shredded
½  Tablespoons  fresh Basil, chopped
½ Teaspoons  fresh Oregano, chopped

How to prepare

  • Arrange eggplant slices on a pan and sprinkle with a pinch of salt on both sides.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture.
  • Pat firmly with paper towels to dry eggplant thoroughly.
  • Arrange three bowls containing whisked eggs, flour, and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Coat eggplant in flour on both sides, then dip into eggs, then dip into breadcrumbs then repeat and sit aside on a wire rack.
  • In a skillet pan, add 2 tbsp of oil, cook eggplant for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Lay on paper towels to soak up excess oil.
  • To assemble, preheat oven to 200 c. in a large casserole dish, spread a generous layer of marinara on the bottom.
  • Then layer eggplant slices, cottage cheese, mozzarella, a spoonful of marinara, and shredded parmesan.
  • Repeat an additional layer
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until cheese is browned and melted.
  • Top with chopped fresh basil and oregano, and serve.

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