NOT Fried Eggplant


4.3 of 5 (69)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 3
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 141.6
  • Total Fat: 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.1 mg
  • Sodium: 236.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 5.4 g

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Introduction

The problem you always run into with eggplant is blandness and it's hard for me to enjoy it without frying it up! (not so healthy) until now ;) The problem you always run into with eggplant is blandness and it's hard for me to enjoy it without frying it up! (not so healthy) until now ;)
Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

    Bread crumbs, dry, grated, seasoned, 1/3 cup
    Eggplant, fresh, (1 eggplant peeled)
    Egg white, 1/4 cup
    Olive Oil, 1 tbsp

Directions

-peel and slice eggplant (I cut into 18 pieces just to give you a ballpark)
-dip in eggwhites so breadcrumbs will stick then coat both sides
-make sure there's enough oil oil on your baking sheet so they won't stick and bake at 425 turning once (I like mine crispy so I left them in for 30 minutes, but when you see that golden brown color they're good to go)

I love dipping these in marinara sauce!

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VANILLAKISS555.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Good
    21 of 22 people found this review helpful
    If you grind up 1/2 cup of Fiber one and use that it will be less calories and sooo much more fiber! If you're on WW it won't add any additional points either. Use Olive Oil Spray and you'll knock off even more calories. I love eggplant just baked up like that. (even without any coating!) - 2/21/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Yes, I have been doing this one for 20 years. You can also take the baked eggplant cutlets and then layer them in a baking dish, with parm or romano cheese, and lowfat Mozzerella, and your favorite marina sauce until you have two or three layers of combined ingredients, and rebake for Eggplant Parm! - 1/4/11


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    Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    To skip on any refined/white flour, I'm using 100% whole wheat toast ran through the food processor to make a healthier batch of crumbs. - 7/3/10


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    Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This was good for a healthier version of the fried eggplant. I'll add a bit more spices next time, but will definitely make it again. - 10/22/08


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This is delicious! I used a pump sprayer for the olive oil. Even my teens loved it! WIll definitely make again! - 8/10/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I added italian seasoning, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes to the bread crumbs for flavor. It is awesome!!! - 5/19/11


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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Awesome! Kids & Hubby really liked dinner - no arguments and that's rare in this house! - 10/3/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    1/3 c breadcrumbs was not enough to coat 15 (much less 18) slices of eggplant. I had to double the breadcrumbs. Otherwise great recipe. - 4/8/13


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! Husband LOVES it, as do I! Used 1/4" eggplant slices, italian breadcrumbs and fresh ground (Mrs. Dash?) Italian blend seasoning. Baked at least 30 minutes until very crispy. Absolutely fantastic. - 1/17/12


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was a great intro to eggplants for me. Easy and tasty, will make again! - 11/16/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is a great recipe, but caution... DO NOT USE liquid egg whites... or eggbeaters... the crumbs won't stick... and the taste is off. - 8/26/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I don't like eggplant but my husband does. I added garlic powder, italian seasoning and a little parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs. Amazing! Even my picky 5 year old daughter who wouldn't try this ate 3 pieces after the whole family raved about it.Definitely will be making again! - 1/8/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I sneeze when I get near a cut eggplant & itch when I touch it so won't allow it in my house. However, I tried this with thinly sliced zucchini & green tomatoes. Excellent! I didn't have a dip with it, just sprayed a little tabasco on it. - 1/4/11


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love eggplant, but when I make it, it tastes bitter. Someone told me to soak in salt water . ? Do you folks do this? - 1/4/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was great! I know nothing about cooking, let alone eggplant, so I experimented a bit. I tried it as the recipe calls for (turned out crispy & yummy) and also w/ no egg and keeping the skin on (soggy). I had no true marinara on hand, but Ragu Chunky Garden made it taste like tiny veg pizzas! - 1/18/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It was delicious. Next time I will try the crushed fiber one or even bran flakes to add a bit more flavor. I dipped in plum sauce. - 3/25/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    awesome! will make this again..and again... - 9/23/08


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    thanks - 9/18/20


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    will try - 8/6/20


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    Good
    yummy - 7/16/20


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    Nice - 9/14/19


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    thank you - 8/12/19


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    yummy - 4/17/19


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    It sounds yummy. - 4/14/19


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    Incredible!
    I like it................Thank You. - 12/11/18


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    Thank you for the idea in Bangladesh we fry eggplant with turmeric so now I will bake it & also use the breadcrumbs idea when i want a different dish - 12/6/18


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    For eggplant, this is okay. Just not a fan - 11/27/18


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    Still won't get me to eat eggplant more than I do now. - 11/27/18


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    Incredible!
    I love this egg plant recipe! So easy and delicious! - 8/12/17


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    Very Good
    These were GOOD! Something different for supper. Thank you for sharing! - 5/2/17


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    Incredible!
    I sliced the eggplant in thicker slices so it was crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. I sprinkled the slices with onion and garlic powder before dipping it in the egg and added parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs. We like to dip it in fat free ranch. - 2/21/16


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    Good
    the texture was great ... would have rated higher if the recipe had seasoning suggestions - 1/27/15


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    Very Good
    Very good & easy way to fix eggplant. I used Pam olive oil spray, instead of the olive oil, which saves calories. May try it next time with Panko breadcrumbs & other seasoning. Will make again. - 8/29/12


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    Very Good
    Crispy and delicious! Next time I will definitely try the bran flakes instead of the bread crumbs because they were extremely salty. - 7/25/12


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    Incredible!
    To make it even healthier and bring out the flavor more, use rice bran oil instead of olive oil, and a little sea salt, YUM YUM for the Tum Tum!!!! - 5/10/12


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    Very Good
    Tasted just like Mom's fried eggplant without the grease! - 4/27/12


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    TTSCOTA
    My father inlaw makes them the same way you do too.
    They are so good.
    He doesn't eat them but he makes them for us only.
    - 4/14/12


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    Very Good
    I sprinkled salt/pepper before cooking, then also a little shredded parm cheese afterwards. Yum! - 8/6/11


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    Very Good
    This was very good, I used Pam Olive oil spray to knock off some of the calories but I may have a used a little more bread crumbs. Even my two year old ate a little of this, he probably thought it was like a potato chip - 6/26/11


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    This was delicious! - 5/21/11


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    Very Good
    Yum! - 4/10/11


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    Very Good
    yay was great added soul food salt to the bread crumbs. makes a fat serving for low calories. - 1/16/11


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    Incredible!
    Hubby really liked it - that was a pleasant surprise! Next time I'll cut the slices thicker - I don't like them so thin (they don't really taste like eggplant then.) - 1/9/11


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    Very Good
    I used the crushed bran flakes, pam cooking spray. I did add i sprinkling (a very little bit) of low fat feta...WOW LOVED this! I will have it again. - 1/5/11


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    Very Good
    Mix with roasted pepper, tomato and zucchini chunks and wrap it! - 1/5/11


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    Outstanding Recipe! Works with other veggies too! Very yummy alternative to fried okra and fried onion rings. - 1/4/11


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    Incredible!
    Excellent! Can also substitute zucchini (strips) and dip in marinara sauce for a great appetizer or guilt free delight! When I make these strips (eggplant and zucchini) I make a lot, hubby enjoys them and so do I :) - 1/4/11


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    will try it today - sure sounds great! I can hardly wait - 1/4/11


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    This sounds easy, The ingredients are usually on hand with the exception of the eggplant. I will definitely try it...now maybe I will stop throwing the eggplants away and use them. I end up letting them sit too long as I do not like the thought of the fried. - 1/4/11


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    Very Good
    Not sure how it would change the nutrition side but corn flake crumbs work great. My mom made it the whole time I was growing up and I still love it, even without the melted butter she always used. - 12/21/10


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    Very Good
    Easy and delicious! - 11/5/10


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    Incredible!
    Definitely will do again. My husband says he has never liked eggplant, but he does now!! Thanks! - 10/18/10


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    Incredible!
    The whole family loved this...even the ones who tried not to after they found out it was eggplant. We'll definately be making this again. - 10/11/10


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    Very Good
    Wow. Now I feel like I can eat yummy foods again without unhealthy ingredients - 9/11/10


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    Very Good
    I cooked it on the griddle with cooking spray - very yummy. All my kids except for the 7 year old liked it!! - 8/11/10


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    Incredible!
    Great recipe. It keeps well too so I'm going to use this often. - 8/1/10


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    Very Good
    it's in the oven right now...yummmmmmm!! cooked it just enough so that it was nice and crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. - 7/28/10


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I saved this but think it is worth rating as I know I will like it and plan to try it next week while eggplant is on sale. - 6/27/10


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this looks so yummy & easy, going to try it 2nite. - 6/7/10


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    Very Good
    Keeper - 4/22/10


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    Good
    Easy to make and tastes good. My husband really liked it (and didn't feel the need to add anything like butter). This will be on frequent rotation. - 2/23/10


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    Very Good
    Husband loved these. Will probably make them again if I'm going to be making eggplant. - 1/21/10


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    Incredible!
    I just made this ~ yummy morning/afternoon treat! I used the left overs to create lasgna (used the eggplant instead of noodles). It was yummy and filling!! I will make again!! - 4/3/09


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    Awesome! - 3/8/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good and like something my vegetarian daughter might eat. Tip about marinara sauce is great too - 2/16/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I'll try for sure - 12/20/08


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    Very Good
    love it! - 11/25/08


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    Very Good
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Recipe! I am always short on time and this one is so easy to do and easy to clean up. Very flavorful. My family asks for it. I serve with a salad and a side of wheat pasta for a stick to your ribs meal. - 10/30/08


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    Very Good
    very good and healthy version of the fried!!! - 10/25/08


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    Very Good
    I agree with the poster of the recipie I've made the same thing only I steamed the eggplants and then mixed with bread crumbs and egg and fried it. This is very simalar in taste but easier and healthier! - 9/17/08


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    Incredible!
    The absolute best!!!!! Thanks! - 8/28/08


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    Very Good
    much easier than traditional breading with flour, egg and crumbs. - 8/20/08


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    Incredible!
    So easy and tastes great!! I will definetly be making this again.
    - 8/11/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this with a coating of oat bran and wheat germ. Very tasty. - 2/4/11


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    why did my eggplant turn bown after peeling it? - 1/10/11