Eggplant fries can also be baked without oil. Preheat oven to 400º and bake until they are golden brown. I like to dip these in my favorite salad dressing. They are a delicious side or a healthy snack.
PREPARATION
INGREDIENTS
PREP 20 min
2 MEDIUM EGGPLANTS, SLICED, SALTED, AND RINSED
COOK 15 min MEDIUM HEAT
1 Tbsp CHIA, SOAKED IN 2 Tbsp WATER FOR 30 MINUTES
NON-STICK SKILLET
1 c CORN MEAL
SERVES 4
1 Tbsp ITALIAN SEASONING
2 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Whisk CORN MEAL with SALT and ITALIAN SEASONING
2. Dip EGGPLANT slices in CORN MEAL, then CHIA mixture, then CORN MEAL again
3. Place in preheated skillet with OLIVE OIL
4. Fry on medium heat, turning once, until both sides are golden brown
Eggplants, also known as aubergines, belong to the nightshade family of plants and are used in many different dishes around the world. They are usually considered a vegetable but because they contain seeds and grow from a flowering plant, they are actually a fruit. There are many varieties. Eggplants with a deep purple skin are most common, but they can be red, green or even black.
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