Nutritional information for the following ingredients is not included. Normally this is because the ingredient is unknown, the measurement is imprecise e.g. “to taste”, or the ingredient is optional).
. > (American / Metric measures):
. > Tomato - Sausage Sauce (best made ahead):
. 2 tbsp. (30ml) each: E.V.O and Grape seed oils
. 2 cups (500ml) total, finely chopped: onion, red bell pepper, celery and carrots
. 2 large garlic clove, finely minced
. 4 medium sized, mild, Italian sausages, de-cased
. 1/8 cup (30ml) Sherry
. 2 cans x 28oz. (796ml) 'San Marzano' Italian tomatoes, mashed
. 14oz. (398ml) water
. 1 tbsp. (15ml) sea salt
. 1 tsp. (5ml) dried herbs: basil, marjoram, sage
. a few 'Laurier' leaves (optional)
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. > Eggplant slices: (can also be made ahead)
. 3 large Eggplants - ('Black Beauty' - makes about 27 slices OR 'Sicilian' eggplants- 18 slices)
. sea salt (to generously sprinkle slices )
. 1/2 cup (75g) Chickpea flour (or A.P. flour)
. 3 large eggs, whisked + 1/2 tsp.(2.5ml) garlic powder + 1 tsp.(5ml) sea salt
. 2 cups (120g) breadcrumb (homemade preferred)
.> Assembly for Melanzane Parmigiana:
. prepared Tomato Sausage sauce
. pre-baked eggplant slices
. 1 cup (80g) Parmigiano Reggiano, grated, packed
. 1 cup (70g) Friulano (or Mozzarella, Provolone etc.) cheese, shredded, packed
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and always consult a registered dietician or your physician before embarking on any diet plan which relies on these numbers, and for any other questions.
