Garlic Herb Crusted Eggplant Slices: A Flavorful Recipe for Eggplant Lovers
A flavorful recipe for eggplant lovers featuring a delicious garlic herb crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each eggplant slice in the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the slices.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with a flaxseed mixture.
- Feel free to add other herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Garlic Herb Crusted Eggplant Slices