Ingredients
– 2 pounds small to medium eggplants (approximately 6, depending on size)
– 2 large eggs
– 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
– 3/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs (or a gluten-free alternative such as crushed rice cereal, using about 3 cups for an equivalent amount)
– 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– Olive oil for coating baking sheets
– marinara sauce for dipping
– flaxseed mix
– nutritional yeast
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coat one or two baking sheets with olive oil.
2-In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 tablespoon of water. In another bowl, combine the panko crumbs (or gluten-free alternative), Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3-Slice the eggplants into thick rounds about 1/2 to 3/4 inch (1.25 to 2 cm) thick.
4-Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then press into the crumb and cheese mixture to coat evenly. Place coated slices on the prepared baking sheets.
5-Bake for about 17-20 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Flip each slice and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned and firm. Alternatively, the top side can be broiled instead of flipping for quicker cooking.
6-Remove from the oven and serve the crispy baked eggplant plain or with marinara sauce for dipping.
Last Step:
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🍆 Use small or baby eggplants to avoid bitterness and excess moisture; for larger eggplants, sprinkle slices with salt and allow to drain for 20-30 minutes before coating
🧀 For extra crispy results, press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto each eggplant slice to ensure even coating and better adhesion
⏰ If short on time, broil the top side instead of flipping for the last few minutes – watch closely to prevent burning
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg