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Posted in RECIPES

Eggplant Sticks

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

Eggplant sticks dipped in your favorite salad dressing or marinara sauce are a delicious side or a healthy snack.

PREP 20 minCOOK 20-25 min400º FSERVES 4
  • INGREDIENTS
    • 2 medium EGGPLANTS, sliced, salted, rinsed
    • 1 Tbsp CHIA, soaked in 2 Tbsp WATER for 30 minutes
    • 1 c CORN MEAL
    • 1 Tbsp ITALIAN SEASONING
    • 2 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Whisk CORN MEAL, SALT, and ITALIAN SEASONING
    2. Dip EGGPLANT slices in CORN MEAL, then CHIA mixture, then CORN MEAL AGAIN
    3. Place strips on a prepared baking sheet
    4. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 400º F until golden brown and crisp
Posted in PLANT FOOD FACTS

Eggplant Facts

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh
Eggplant is a high-fiber, low-calorie food that reduces the risk of heart disease and helps with blood sugar control and weight loss.

Eggplant Strips Recipe

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.

1 cup (82 g) eggplant
calories 20
carbohydrates 5 g
protein 1 g
fiber 3 g
manganese 10% RDI
folate 5% RDI
potassium 5% RDI
vitamin C 3% RDI
vitamin K 4% RDI
Sources: healthline