Is Central Market Eggplant Parmesan Casserole, Serves 6-9 Vegetarian?
Ingredients
Salsa Di Pomodoro Tomato Sauce (Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Basil), Olive Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Garlic, Basil, Kosher Salt, Red Peppers), Breaded Eggplant (Eggplant, Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Salt, Yeast, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Malted Barley Flour), Water, Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs), Angel Shredded Parmesan (Cow Skim Milk(pasteurized Part), Cultures, Microbial Rennet, Salt, Cellulose (Anticaking)), Shredded Mozzarella (Skim Milk(pasteurized Part), Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Powdered Cellulose (Anticaking), Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor)), Basil, Cooking Spray (Canola Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Soy Lecithin, Dimethyl Silicone (Anti-foaming Agent), Rosemary Extract , Propellant), Keep Refrigerated
What is a Vegetarian diet?
A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.


