6 Minute Meals: Eggplant Parmesan

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- For this week's 6-minute meal and a deal, Alicia Vitarelli gets in the kitchen at Amis Restaurant, with Vetri family chef Brad Spence.

The 6 Minute Meal:

Vetri Family Chef Brad Spence's Eggplant Parmesan (this is a lighter, healthier version that's easier and quicker to prepare)

Ingredients:

Eggplant

Tomato Sauce (Chef's Tip: Find a local Italian deli that makes their own)

Bread Crumbs

Parmesan Cheese

Parsley (Fresh or Dried)

Cooking Oil (Olive or canola)

Salt & Pepper to season

Directions:

Preheat broiler on high heat

Pre-heat oil in pan on high heat

Cut an eggplant longwise into 4 thin slices

Season eggplant slices with salt and pepper

Cook eggplant slices for 1 minute on each side in hot pan

Add a touch more salt to release the liquid (Chef Tip: add more oil if needed; it will cook up)

Build a Double Decker:

Transfer 2 slices of eggplant to another pan

Top with tomato sauce, bread crumbs & parmesan cheese

Stack remaining 2 slices of eggplant on top

Spoon on more tomato sauce and sprinkle with more cheese

Put pan in broiler for about 90 seconds, until crispy

Top with fresh cut or dried parsley, sprinkle on a little more cheese

Serve & Enjoy

The Deal:

Mention you saw this segment on 6abc and they'll take $6 dollars off your tab at Amis in Midtown and Bar Amis at the Navy Yard. Offer good through Monday, March 19th.

Amis Trattoria

412 S. 13th Street

Philadelphia, PA

215-732-2647

Bar Amis at The Navy Yard

4503 S. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA

215-282.3184

www.amistrattoria.com/

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