Description
Delightful garlic herb crusted eggplant slices, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the eggplant slices with the garlic herb mixture.
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Press each slice into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
- Place the coated slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve warm as appetizers, side dishes, or sandwich toppings.
Notes
For best results, aim for even slicing of the eggplants and consider salting them before cooking to remove bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg