Ingredients

2 large eggs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup toasted wheat germ1 teaspoon Italian seasoning3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 medium eggplant (about 1-1/4 pounds)Cooking spray1 cup meatless pasta sauce, warmed

Preparation

Preheat broiler. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix cheese, wheat germ and seasonings.

Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Cut slices lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips. Dip eggplant in eggs, then coat with cheese mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Spritz eggplant with additional cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from heat 3 minutes. Turn eggplant; spritz with additional cooking spray. Broil until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately with pasta sauce.