Ingredients
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2
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1
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4
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1
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1
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1
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4
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6
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Directions
Breaded Eggplant (Oven-Baked), Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, this baked eggplant is superb, versatile, and lower-fat than the traditional fried It’s thrice-dipped: flour, eggs, and bread crumbs I feel like I have a gold mine when I have a batch in the ‘fridge! It makes great veggie sandwiches, eggplant Parmesan and a great filler for egg and pasta dishes , Healthier/vegan alternative: Used 1 cup of water and 1 tbsp of cornstarch In place of the egg dredge Also I omitted the oil and just placed parchment paper dow , Used 1 cup of water and 1 tbsp of cornstarch In place of the egg dredge Also I omitted the oil and just placed parchment paper dow
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Steps
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1
Done
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Start by Draining the Eggplant: Layer Sliced Eggplant With Gentle Sprinkle of Salt in a Colander and Place a Plate or Lid on Top). the Eggplant Will Leak Out About 2 Tbs. of Moisture (about a Half Hour-Sometimes I Just Do Set It About 15 Minutes and That Seems to Work, Too). |
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2
Done
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I Lightly Wipe Excess Salt Off With Damp Paper Towel. |
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3
Done
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Heat Oven to 425 Degrees. Prepare Cookie Sheet/Jelly Roll Pan With Half the Oil and Heat in Oven While Dipping/Breading the Eggplant. |
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4
Done
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Mix Together Flour and Pepper and Put in Large Zip-Lock Bag. |
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5
Done
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Mix Parmesan and Bread Crumbs and Put in Pie Plate. |
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6
Done
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Dipping Process: |
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7
Done
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Place About 10 Slices at a Time in Flour and Shake to Coat Lightly. |
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8
Done
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Dip Eggplant in Beaten Egg (use a Cereal Bowl to Dip). |
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9
Done
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Dredge in Bread Crumb Mixture. |
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10
Done
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Line, Without Overlapping, Eggplant Onto Cookie Sheet. |
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11
Done
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Bake For About 10-15 Minutes Until Bottoms Are Lightly Browned, and Flip and Finish Cooking the Other Side. |
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12
Done
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Repeat With Remaining Eggplant. |
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13
Done
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Remove and Cool on a Wire Rack. |
