Ingredients:
  • 2 Eggplants (medium size)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup
  • Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes - large can
  • Spinach or baby kale - 2 cups packed
  • 6 oz mozzarella (fresh or shredded)
  • Crushed red pepper 1 tsp (more if you like it spicy)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Grated parmesan 1/2 cup
  • Fresh basil 1/2 cup
Directions for air fryer:
  • Preheat air fryer (on the air fryer setting if you have a multi-use gadget) to 390 degrees for 5 minutes while you prep
  • Slice the eggplant about  1/4 inch
  • coat the slices of eggplant with olive oil - don't be afraid to be generous
  • Once the air fryer is heated, place the slices in a single layer in the basket (you will need to do multiple batches so give yourself time)
  • Set timer for 6-7 minutes at 390 degrees, check on the eggplant, flip over and give it 1-2 more minutes.  Keep an eye on your eggplant because it will depend on thickness of slices.
  • Put tomato sauce, oregano and red pepper in a saucepan and heat. Once simmering add spinach/kale and stir. Cook until wilted
  • Spread a thin layer of your kale-tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, then layer some eggplant so they overlap slightly. Add 1/2 of mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Repeat with more eggplant, sauce and top with cheese
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly/melted.  Top with some fresh chopped basil.
Directions for oven: same as above except cook
  • Same as above except preheat  oven to 400 and place eggplant on a cooking sheet in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes and flip and cook additional 10 minutes.
Servings: 6
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