Description
Savor the rich, meaty texture of garlic herb crusted eggplant slices, a delightful vegetarian dish full of flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggplant: Wash the eggplant and cut into ½-inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let rest for 20-30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Coat the Eggplant: Brush eggplant slices with olive oil, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Ensure an even layer.
- Bake: Place coated eggplant slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
