Caprese Eggplant Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 small eggplants (about 1/12 â 2 lbs. total)
- Salt
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 10-12 Caciocavera slices
- 10-12 fresh tomato slices
- Fresh ground pepper
- 12-18 fresh basil leaves
- 1 to 2 cups of fresh tomato sauce
- 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1-2 cups fresh tomato sauce (See recipe at âMaking Lasagna from Scratch.â
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2923g | |
| Calories 1230 | |
| Calories from Fat 586 | 48% |
| Total Fat 66.57g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat 12.64g | 51% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 4296mg | 179% |
| Potassium 7363mg | 210% |
| Total Carbs 149.6g | 40% |
| Dietary Fiber 69.0g | 230% |
| Sugars 82.67g | 55% |
| Protein 39.92g | 64% |
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