Photo courtesy of Eating Well
Welcome to 30 Days on a Mediterranean Diet, our new blog series! It’s no secret that eating the Mediterranean way helps with heart health and weight loss. But fast-paced modern living makes it hard to stick to any diet, which is why each 30 Days on a Mediterranean Diet post will feature a healthy Mediterranean recipe.
When you want something you can really sink your teeth into, come back to this recipe. Great as a lunch dish, the filling eggplant and gooey cheese (low fat, promise!) just hits the spot. Eggplant is a great source of fiber*, while the spinach provides a plethora of nutrients like protein, iron and vitamins A, C, E and K.**
Who’s ready to get grillin’?
Ingredients
1 large eggplant, (1 1/4-1 1/2 pounds), cut into 12 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Olive oil cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan, or Asiago cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 small pieces focaccia bread, or rustic Italian bread
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 ounces baby spinach
1 cup crushed tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
Prep & Cook
By: Laurentia Guesman, |
* The World’s Healthiest Foods – Eggplant. Whfoods.com.
** The World’s Healthiest Foods – Spinach. Whfoods.com.
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