Let the family help you prepare dinner tonight! As the eggplant is being sliced, someone else can spread sauce on top of each slice, and a third person can sprinkle each slider with cheese and breadcrumbs. Yummy and quick preparation, too!

Ingredients:

For the sliders:

  • 1 eggplant
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

For the tomato sauce:

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, low sodium
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (just a dash!)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Slice eggplant into thick slices. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and arrange eggplant on baking sheet.
  3. Combine crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Top each eggplant slide with 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese and 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs on top of each slider.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Notes:

  • Make this recipe when eggplant is in season, usually summer and early fall.
  • Select small, smooth, and shiny eggplants that feel heavy for their size.
Nutrition facts panel for the Italian eggplant sliders