Eggplant Parmesan Bites

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A bite-size version of one of my favorite entrees. It's eggplant Parmesan you can eat while standing up! Serve warm or room temperature.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt (such as Diamond Crystal®), divided

  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch rounds

  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or more as needed

  • ½ cup ricotta cheese

  • 24 pita chips, or more to taste

  • 24 cherry tomatoes, or more to taste

  • 24 basil leaves, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons salt over eggplant rounds in colander; allow to drain at least 30 minutes. Rinse salt off the eggplant.

  3. Spread bread crumbs into a shallow bowl and beat egg in a separate bowl. Dip eggplant into egg, allowing excess egg to drip off the eggplant; press into bread crumbs until eggplant slices are evenly coated on both sides.

  4. Arrange coated eggplant on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

  6. Mix remaining 1 teaspoon salt with ricotta cheese in a bowl. Spoon ricotta cheese mixture onto each eggplant.

  7. Bake eggplant in the oven until cheese is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

  8. Place 1 eggplant slice onto each pita chip; top with a cherry tomato and basil leaf.

Cook's Note:

You can also use fresh mozzarella in place of the ricotta if desired.

Crackers or toast rounds can be substituted for the pita chips.

If eggplant rounds are large, cut in half so the eggplant fits on your crackers.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the salt and breading ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

71 Calories
2g Fat
10g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 71
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 94mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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