Perfect Fried Eggplant Recipe

Fried Eggplant
submitted by sumit at ifood.tv

Summary

Servings4Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Eggs2 , beaten
 Eggs2
 Pepper1 Dash
 Dry bread crumbs1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoon
 Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoon, grated
 Eggplant1 Pound
 Salt To Taste
 Salt To Taste
 Salad oil/Shortening150 Milliliter

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 538 Calories from Fat 418

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 47 g72.7%

Saturated Fat 5.9 g29.7%

Trans Fat 0.7 g

Cholesterol 221.7 mg73.9%

Sodium 598.6 mg24.9%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g5.5%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.7%

Sugars 3.9 g

Protein 14 g28.9%

Vitamin A 6.7% Vitamin C 4.2%

Calcium 23.7% Iron 10.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Cut unpeeled eggplant, crosswise, into 1/8-inch-thick slices.

MAKING
2) In shallow dish, mix eggs, salt, and pepper.
3) On a waxed paper, combine crumbs and cheese.
4) Dip the eggplant slices in egg, then in crumb mixture, coating completely.
5) Meanwhile, in large, heavy skillet, slowly heat salad oil (at least 1/4 inch).
6) Saute eggplant until golden-brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
7) Drain on paper towels.
8) Sprinkle lightly with salt.

SERVING
9) Serve the fried eggplant as side dish.
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