Spinach "Artichoke" Eggplant Bake (Ovo-Lacto)

[4 servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 2 Condiment, 1 Fat]

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
~Slice 9 ounces of eggplant (6 Green) to 3/8-1/2 inch thickness. Brush with 2 teaspoons of olive oil (2 Fat) and season with pinch salt and pepper .Grill for 2-3 minutes each side, then layer them in a Casserole dish.
~In a food processor combine:
24 ounces 1 % Cottage cheese, strained (2 Leanest)
1/4 cup egg beaters (1/4 Leanest) *For egg free: omit and add 1-1/2 oz more cheese
4-1/2 ounces low-fat cheese (3/4 Leaner)
4 wedges Light Laughing Cow Cheese (2 Fat)
1/4 teaspoon salt (1 Condiment)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (1/2 Condiment)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 Condiment)
2 cups spinach (2 Green)
~Pulse until creamy then stir in 1 cup of chopped hearts of Palm.
~Spread Spinach mixture over the eggplant then sprinkle with 5 Tablespoon Parmesan OR 10 Tablespoon Reduced fat Parmesan (5 Condiment) and 6 ounces shredded low-fat mozzarella (1 Leaner)
~Bake in oven until spinach cream mixture starts to bubble and the cheese is melted approximately 25-30 minutes

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