Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant Parmesan Recipe {Vegetarian} Recipe
Ingredients
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- Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant Parmesan Recipe {Vegetarian}
- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 1 (1 1/2 lb.) eggplant
- 1 large zucchini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce (your favorite kind)
- 10 large basil leaves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1530g | |
| Calories 797 | |
| Calories from Fat 428 | 54% |
| Total Fat 48.66g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat 15.4g | 62% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 3683mg | 153% |
| Potassium 3864mg | 110% |
| Total Carbs 70.33g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.0g | 100% |
| Sugars 37.99g | 25% |
| Protein 35.45g | 57% |
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