Eggplant Fritters Recipe

Name: Eggplant Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (about 2 1/2 pounds); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup fresh or dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 head frisee, washed and dried; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup fresh or dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 head frisee, washed and dried
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1
Preheat the oven to 425F.
2
Cut the eggplant in half; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
4
Place in the oven; cook until tender, about 40 minutes.
5
When cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into a strainer to drain.
6
Transfer the drained eggplant to a bowl; add the garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
7
Form the mixture into 2-inch patties.
8
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Add the patties, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
10
Drain on paper towels.
11
Place the frisee on a serving platter; drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
12
Top with the fritters.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant (about 2 1/2 pounds), 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 small garlic clove, minced, 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Fritters falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant Fritters

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