Easy Eggplant Parmesan

If you're pressed for time to prepare a veggie side dish, try the following quick eggplant parmesan approach:

Quick Eggplant Parmesan for one (15 min to prepare)

Ingredients:

• 1 Japanese eggplant
• 1 Tsp. EVOO
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce (for example, Classico Organic Tomato & Basil)
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Fresh shredded or grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Wash and slice the eggplant into 1/4" rounds
• Put the EVOO in a frypan and heat to mild frying temperature
• Put the eggplant rounds in the heated oil, sprinkle with the salt, and let them saute for about 2 min on the first side.
• Flip the rounds, cook on the other side, until the rounds soften and darken in color.
• Remove the rounds to a microwave-safe dish
• Pour the marinara sauce over the top
• Cover the dish with a paper towel (to prevent splattering) and heat the dish in a 1200 watt microwave about 2 - 3 min at 20% power (just long enough to heat the marinara sauce through).
• Remove, sprinkle with fresh shredded or grated parmesan, and enjoy when cool enough to eat!

 Easy, huh?