Crispy Crunchy Eggplant Sticks

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant, washed and sliced into finger-sized sticks
Cooking oil spray
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Pepper to taste
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 large egg

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
  3. In a large bowl, add the eggplant, oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, crack the egg and beat lightly.
  5. In a shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Dip each eggplant stick first in the egg, and then in the breadcrumb mix, turning to coat on all sides.  Place each slice on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the oven for ten minutes until golden brown and crispy.

 

Note:  Choose an eggplant with shiny skin that is firm to the touch.  Wash your hands with soap and water after you have finished touching the raw egg.

 

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This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Crispy Crunchy Eggplant Sticks

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant, washed and sliced into finger-sized sticks
Cooking oil spray
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Pepper to taste
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 large egg

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
  3. In a large bowl, add the eggplant, oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, crack the egg and beat lightly.
  5. In a shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Dip each eggplant stick first in the egg, and then in the breadcrumb mix, turning to coat on all sides.  Place each slice on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the oven for ten minutes until golden brown and crispy.

 

Note:  Choose an eggplant with shiny skin that is firm to the touch.  Wash your hands with soap and water after you have finished touching the raw egg.

 

Nutrition Facts

6 serving per container

Serving size 3-4 sticks

Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 510mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 95mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 198mg 4%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

funding statement logo

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.