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Get the Recipe: Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Bites

These Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Bites are perfect for a vegetarian appetizer or simple, healthy meal! It's like mini eggplant parm that won't get soggy.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 medium-sized eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • cups panko breadcrumbs, I used gluten-free
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup marinara
  • cup shredded mozzarella
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Equipment

  • Shallow Bowls
  • JOHO Baking Sheet Pans Cookie Sheet,Nonstick Bakeware Cookie Pan Set,Cookie Baking Pan for oven,2-Piece,Gold

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  • Set up a breading station: 
    Bowl 1: Beaten eggs
    Bowl 2: Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, garlic salt and paprika, stir mixture to combine.
  • Dip the sliced eggplant rounds into the beaten egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place the breaded eggplant rounds on a lightly greased baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops of the eggplant slices with cooking oil.
  • Bake the eggplant slices 10 minutes, flip and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and have a crisp exterior. (cooking time will vary depending on thickness of eggplant).
  • Lightly spoon the marinara on the eggplant slices and top with mozzarella. Place the eggplant back in the oven and bake 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and begun to brown. 
  • Garnish with fresh basil, parmesan and red pepper flakes. 
Serving: 3 slices (or 1/4th of recipe), Calories: 394kcal, Carbohydrates: 44.7g, Protein: 22.1g, Fat: 15.6g, Cholesterol: 131.4mg, Sodium: 1075.9mg, Fiber: 10.6g, Sugar: 14.6g
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