Melanzane a Scacchi
Melanzane a Scacchi is a traditional baked eggplant dish from the Puglia region of southern Italy. It typically consists of layers of sliced eggplant, a savory tomato sauce, and a generous amount of cheese, often mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano, arranged in a checkerboard pattern before being baked until golden and bubbly.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in fat and calories due to the generous use of cheese and any oil used for cooking the eggplant, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the vegetables and tomato sauce. A single serving provides a good source of protein and calcium from the cheese, along with fiber and antioxidants from the eggplant.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'a Scacchi' refers to the chessboard-like pattern created by the alternating layers of ingredients, making it visually distinctive. Nutritionally, eggplant is a low-calorie vegetable rich in fiber and antioxidants like nasunin, which may help counterbalance the richness of the cheese in this hearty comfort food.
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