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Instant Pot Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

This Instant Pot Eggplant Parmesan Recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic Italian dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines crispy eggplant with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Bowl
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions: 

  • Season the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Dip each eggplant slice in the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat some olive oil. Brown the eggplant slices on both sides.
  • Remove the eggplant slices and layer them in the Instant Pot with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release the pressure.
  • Serve the Eggplant Parmesan hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes:

Notes go here.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Eggplant Parmesan, Instant Pot, Vegetarian
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