Crispy Eggplant

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This is a great recipe if you are looking for something healthy and easy to make. It goes best with a mango chutney.

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Prep Time:
24 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, sliced 1/2-inch thick

  • coarse salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts

  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

  • 1 pinch Espelette chile pepper flakes

  • sea salt to taste

  • 1 cup mango chutney, or to taste

Directions

  1. Spread eggplant slices on paper towels. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Let excess moisture drain from eggplant, about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

  2. Combine sesame seeds, hazelnuts, coriander seeds, turmeric, and ginger in a small skillet over low heat. Toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in bread crumbs.

  3. Press eggplant slices into bread crumb mixture to coat both sides.

  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggplants in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

  5. Sprinkle fresh cilantro, Espelette pepper, and sea salt over eggplants. Serve with mango chutney.

Cook's Note:

Process stale bread into bread crumbs instead of using dry bread crumbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267 Calories
13g Fat
39g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 624mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 510mg 11%

* 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.