Recipe: Microwave Eggplant ParmesanDescription: Layered eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese cooked perfectly in the microwave.Serves: 2 people Total Time: 20Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 1 medium eggplant, 1 cup marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 0.5 teaspoon saltInstructions: Slice the eggplant into 0.5 cm thick rounds. Place the slices on a microwave-safe plate and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat the eggplant slices dry with a paper towel. In a microwave-safe dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Place a layer of eggplant slices on top of the sauce. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the eggplant. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, until the eggplant is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: microwave, eggplant, parmesan, vegetarian, italianThis Microwave Eggplant Parmesan recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 2 people and can be made in 20 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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Microwave Eggplant Parmesan

Layered eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese cooked perfectly in the microwave.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 2
September 17, 2025
Microwave Eggplant Parmesan - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 2 servings
1 mediumeggplant

sliced into rounds

1 cupmarinara sauce
1 cupmozzarella cheese

shredded

0.5 teaspoonssalt
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Slice the eggplant into 0.5 cm thick rounds.

2

Place the slices on a microwave-safe plate and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes to draw out moisture.

3

Pat the eggplant slices dry with a paper towel.

4

In a microwave-safe dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce.

5

Place a layer of eggplant slices on top of the sauce.

6

Add a layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the eggplant.

7

Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese.

8

Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.

9

Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, until the eggplant is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10

Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
399
Calories
21.2g
Fat
16.9g
Carbs
35.3g
Protein
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