Faux Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Faux Fried Eggplant - A Healthy Alternative for Fried Food Lovers

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

267

Sugar

Fat

12g

Fried food lovers, rejoice! Faux Fried Eggplant is a healthy alternative to satisfy your cravings without sacrificing flavor. This dish is a twist on traditional fried eggplant parmesan, where the eggplant slices are baked instead of fried. Faux Fried Eggplant is a perfect side dish for any meal and can be served as an appetizer too. The combination of crispy breadcrumb coating, tangy marinara sauce, and melted provolone cheese makes this dish a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices.
3.	Salt the eggplant slices and set aside for 15 minutes to draw out any excess water.
4.	Rinse the salted eggplant slices and pat them dry.
5.	Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan in a bowl.
6.	Beat eggs or egg whites in a separate bowl.
7.	Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture and then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
8.	Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9.	Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil.
10.	Bake for 20-25 minutes until the slices are golden brown.
11.	Top eggplant slices with marinara sauce and provolone cheese.
12.	Broil for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Faux Fried Eggplant is a healthier option to get your fried food fix without the extra calories and fat.

This dish is easy to make and tastes delicious.

CONS

The eggplant slices can get soggy if not dried properly after salting.

This dish may not be suitable for people who are allergic or intolerant to egg or dairy products.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
They are low in calories and may help lower the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Baking the eggplant instead of frying it also reduces the amount of fat and calories in the dish.

	1 eggplant
	salt
	olive oil
	1 cup dry breadcrumbs
	1 cup dry parmesan cheese
	2 eggs or 3 egg whites
	marinara sauce
	provolone cheese