{"id":"a249d2d8-54de-416a-a395-081ca0aa0922","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a249d2d8-54de-416a-a395-081ca0aa0922","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/weeknight-harissa-eggplant-parm?srsltid=AfmBOoqsuMY7l4kxJ1dngALPnh6rl9QaDC7SLcjimIj7UL6nHAd0frbm","title":"Weeknight Harissa Eggplant Parm","description":"No coating or frying here! Toasted breadcrumbs and a blanket of melty cheese replicate the flavors and textures of eggplant parm in a fraction of the time.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","total_time":"45 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/669714bd620089b777c2e479/16:9/w_4336,h_2439,c_limit/0924_DIS_Weekend-Harissa-Eggplant-Parm_Web_0473-IG.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"5 Tbsp. plus ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided","item":"plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 cup panko","item":"panko","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more","item":"Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more"},{"text":"1 lb. globe eggplant (about 1 medium), cut into 1\" pieces","item":"globe eggplant (about 1 medium), cut into 1\" pieces","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 medium onion, finely chopped","item":"medium onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":5,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"¼ cup harissa","item":"harissa","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes","item":"28-oz. can crushed tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"12 oz. fresh mozzarella, coarsely grated (about 1½ cups)","item":"fresh mozzarella, coarsely grated","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 1 1/2 cups"},{"text":"2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup)","item":"Parmesan, finely grated","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 1 cup"},{"text":"Parsley leaves with tender stems and basil leaves (for serving)","item":"Parsley leaves with tender stems and basil leaves","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place a rack in upper third of oven; heat broiler. Heat 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add 1 cup panko and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt. Cook, stirring often, until panko is golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in same skillet over medium. Add 1 lb. globe eggplant (about 1 medium), cut into 1\" pieces, and cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until eggplant is well browned and tender, 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl."},{"number":3,"text":"Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in same skillet over medium. Add 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup harissa and ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and cook, stirring often, until slightly darkened in color, about 2 minutes. Add one 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until sauce is slightly thickened, 5–7 minutes; season with salt."},{"number":4,"text":"Add eggplant back to pan and stir into sauce. Sprinkle panko evenly over and scatter 12 oz. fresh mozzarella, coarsely grated (about 1½ cups), and 2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), on top (cheese should completely cover panko)."},{"number":5,"text":"Broil eggplant parm until cheese is melted and blistered, about 3 minutes. Remove from broiler and top with parsley leaves with tender stems and basil leaves just before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T16:15:30.557117+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T16:15:30.557117+00:00"}