This dish was inspired by chicken or eggplant parmesan, but is way better! I could serve 1 or 2, depending on hunger levels.
- 1 medium acorn squash, cut in half with seeds scooped out
- 1T evoo
- 1C baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 a small eggplant, cubed
- 1/4t minced garlic
- 1/4t dried oregano
- salt and pepper
- 3T balsamic vinegar
- 1/2C marinara sauce
- 1/4C reduced fat mozzarella, shredded
- 1T seasoned bread crumbs
- Preheat the oven to 400*. Line a baking pan with tin foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Place squash cut side down and cook for 40minutes.
- While squash is cooking, heat evoo in a pan over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and mushrooms.
- Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook for 7minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add balsmic vinegar and cook another 3-5minutes, until liquid is reduced.
- Remove from heat and stir in marinara sauce.
- Remove squash from oven and flip cut side up. Fill cavities with veggie mixture and top each side with half of the bread crumbs and cheese.
- Return to oven for 10minutes, until cheese is browned.



