Crispy Baked Eggplant
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Crispy Baked Eggplant
Description
This Crispy Baked Eggplant recipe starts by salting thin slices to draw out moisture, ensuring a firmer texture. After rinsing and drying, the eggplant slices are coated sequentially in flour, beaten egg, and a seasoned breadcrumb mixture with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, and dried basil. Baking at a high temperature crisps the coating while tenderizing the eggplant inside.
The resulting eggplant has a crunchy, golden exterior contrasted with a soft and mild interior, enhanced by the fragrant herbs and sharpness of cheese. This method avoids frying, yielding a less oily but still textured appetizer or side dish. The lemon zest adds a subtle brightness that lifts the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 pounds eggplant sliced ¼ inch
- salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 egg
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 lemon zested
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare two baking pans with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice eggplant about ¼ inch thick. Place on paper towel lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- Whisk eggs together in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, add the flour. In a third bowl combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, lemon zest, garlic powder and basil. Set all three bowls aside.
- After the eggplant has sat for 30 minutes, rinse well under cold running water well and pat dry.
- Dredge each slice of eggplant first in the flour, then into the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture. Place each slice of eggplant on prepared parchment lined pans.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for 5 minutes more or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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