Hominy Grits, Eggplant, and Tomato Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cups hominy grits

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

vegetable cooking spray

1 pound diced eggplant

1 1/2 cups commercial fat-free chunky tomato sauce

2 cups (8 ounces) reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

 

Method

Preheat oven to 350o. Bring water and salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan. Gradually add grits, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until thick and smooth, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Pour into a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole  coated with cooking spray.

 

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. add eggplant, and saute until golden and just tender.

 

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons remaining Parmesan over grits; spoon eggplant evenly on top. Pour tomato sauce over eggplant; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and mozzarella. Bake for 30 minutes; broil 2 to 3 minutes, if desired, to brown top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

 

Per serving: 22 g carbohydrates, 235 calories, 10 g fat(6 g saturated), 27 mg cholesterol, 17 g Protein, 650 mg sodium

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