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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
PLANT FOOD FACTS

EGGPLANT

Eggplant is a high-fiber, low-calorie food that reduces the risk of heart disease and helps with blood sugar control and weight loss. 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…

PLANT FOOD FACTS

CHIA SEED

Chia is a flowering plant in the mint family, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is rich in calcium, phosphorous, and other minerals.