When you want to have a quick meal with your family, Pan-Fried Eggplant with Mozzarella and Marinara is definitely the way to go.

It is just so nice with a nice bowl of mixed greens. A pretty balanced meal that my family and I really enjoy at least on a weekly bases.

You really do not need to spend hours in the kitchen to prep and cook a decent dinner. Most of our meals take less than 40 minutes from start to finish, and so many you would just pop in the oven, air fryer or slow cooker then wait until it is complete.

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I don’t know why people complicate cooking. It can be therapeutic as much as economical. For my family of 5 going out is just not economical when I know that I could make far better and healthier for way less money. Wouldn’t you agree?

I am not saying do not go out and support your favorite restaurant or that we never ever go out to eat. What I am saying is that we do not go as often as perhaps average family in the USA. Well, I’m just stating the facts.

Anyhow, if you are vegetarian, or trying to cut down eating meat, these pan-fried eggplant slices are just wonderful.

I have so many amazing vegetarian recipes on my blog. I think you would love them. As much as I love meat, I do crave meatless meals from time to time. Yes, that includes a big beautiful bowl of mixed greens.

If you hate eggplant for whatever reasons, please give this one a try. I think that you will be pleasantly surprised at how tasty this is. My boys are not huge on eggplant either, but they actually dig this one. I don’t know why?

Maybe because they are fried and covered with sauce and tasty cheese. It is a life changer for low carb folks as well.

One cup of eggplants have less ta 5 carbs, so you can dip them in almond flour, for example, instead of breadcrumbs. So many options that we have to create an amazing low carb, tasty meal.

Hey, if you try Pan-Fried Eggplant with Mozzarella and Marinara please tag me on Instagram. @sandraseasycooking #sandraseasycooking. Thank you in advance!

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Yield: 4

Pan-Fried Eggplant with Mozzarella and Marinara

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Additional Time to prep Eggplant: 15 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

When you want to have a quick meal to have with your family, Pan-Fried Eggplant with Mozzarella and Marinara

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Ingredients

• 1 eggplant, sliced (you may peel it if you wish)
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (almond flour with Italian herbs as a sub)
• 1-2 eggs, mixed or egg sub
• 1/4 cup of oil for frying
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or fresh slices of mozzarella
• Fresh and dry herbs for garnish
• A good drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

1. Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices then submerges into salted cold water. I added about 1 tablespoon of table salt mixed with 6-8 cups of water. This will help eggplant become more flavorful and it will remove any bitterness. Allow it to soak for approximately 15 minutes.
2. Remove eggplant from the water, then tap dry each slice of eggplant with a paper towel.
3. Heat oil to medium and a plate lined with a paper towel. Keep stove temp on the medium rather than low or high.
4. Meanwhile, add a mixed egg or egg sub into one bowl and breadcrumbs in the other. Read notes about almond flour prep.
5. Dip each slice both sides into egg then into breadcrumbs, then drip carefully into the hot oil. Fry for a minute on each side just to get them to light golden color. Remove and place to a paper towel to soak any additional oil.
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a nonstick baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
7. Place each pan-fried eggplant onto the baking sheet, and add about tablespoon or two of marinara sauce and sprinkle shredded cheese or one slice of fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle with some black pepper and dried herbs. Drizzle a bit of olive oil.
8. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve over seasoned salad and eat immediately.

Notes

Almond flour breadcrumbs

• Mix 1 cup of Almond flour with 1 teaspoon of blended Italian herbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
• For a gluten-free option, cornmeal could be used.

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These Tasty Labor Day Recipes that I have picked for you guys are easy, delicious, affordable and approachable. You can make them any time you want not just over Labor Day and 4th of July, or any other holiday.

If you are like my family then you start making plans for BBQ cookout for Labor Day weekend weeks ahead. It is a long weekend so at least 2 days worth of tasty leftovers.

I wish you all safe, and tasty Labor day!

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These ribs are so tasty we have been making them on repeat for our meal prep because they hold so good o the fridge so well for a week.

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Who loves Salmon? I simply love it especially made this way. However, I am not picky at all. When it comes down to this delicious fish, I could eat it pretty much any possible way prepared.

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These Chicken Fajita Skewers are fresh, tasty, healthy, colorful, and the ultimate summer grilled food that everyone loves.

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When I flipped those burgers and saw it, I was breaking a happy dance around the grill. They were delightful, flavorful and in another word orgasmic. I hope you make them soon, too.

HOMEMADE BEEF BURGERS

I love burgers and I absolutely love my homemade beef burgers. They are really easy, perfectly seasoned and extremely tasty.

We grill a lot and these are always a hit with everyone along with my pita bread. Not to brag or anything, but I am kind of known around here for my homemade bread.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the National Peanut Board. All opinions are entirely my own.

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Dip is one outstanding sweet treat for all ages. It requires just a bit of your time to make it so it is an uber easy recipe.

I partnered with the National Peanut Board to eagerly share my favorite Peanut Butter recipes. With that said, this is a crowd-pleasing and out of the box recipe.

Peanut butter is one of the most widely adored and popular treats there is. So many unique creations can be born with the use of this sweet yet savory dessert; Extravagant while still owning the aspect of simplicity.

One of my favorite ways to incorporate peanut butter into a recipe is by making this delicious dip. I must say, peanut butter cream cheese dip is a new family favorite, but there is no surprise as to why.

For one, this dip is delicate, yet its powerful flavor does not overwhelm the taste of the food of your personal choice to dip it in. It makes you come for more.

It possesses the pleasant and creamy texture of peanut butter and cream cheese, so that makes it even more indescribably delicious. This dip pairs perfectly with raw fruits and sweet indulgences such as cookies, crackers as well as wafers.

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Yield: Serves 6

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese dip is one outstanding sweet treat for all ages. It requires just a bit of your time to make it so it is an uber easy recipe.

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Ingredients

• 8 oz /228g Creamy Peanut Butter
• 8oz/ 228g 500g Cream Cheese softened
• 1/2 cup Heavy Whipped Cream
• 1/4 cup Truvía Sweetener (you may use reg sugar as well)
• 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup + a drizzle
• 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon + for garnish

Instructions

1. Leave cream cheese to soften on the room temperature or drop-in warmer water for faster results. Make sure that the cheese removed from the carton but still in the original sealed package. Partially melt peanut butter so you could easier incorporate with other ingredients.
2. Place all the ingredients in one larger bowl and mix it with a hand mixer until smooth in texture and incorporated well.
3. Transfer to the serving bowl, drizzle with a bit of maple syrup and add a dash of cinnamon.
4. You may use honey instead of maple syrup if you prefer it. Served chilled with crackers, cookies and fresh fruit.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 546 Total Fat: 49g Saturated Fat: 21g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 21g Cholesterol: 88mg Sodium: 444mg Carbohydrates: 28g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 10g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 14g

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