Eggplant Ricotta Bites Recipe

Name: Eggplant Ricotta Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant; Kosher salt; All-purpose flour, for dredging; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra- virgin olive oil, plus more as needed; 2 large plum tomatoes, diced; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 cup ricotta cheese; Shredded fresh basil, for topping

Servings: persons

1 medium eggplant
Kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 large eggs
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra- virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 large plum tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 cup ricotta cheese
Shredded fresh basil, for topping

1
Thinly slice the eggplant into rounds and season with salt.
2
Pour some flour into a shallow dish.
3
Beat the eggs in another dish.
4
In a third dish, mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan.
5
Dredge the eggplant in the flour, then dip in the eggs and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7
Working in batches, cook the eggplant until golden, about 2 minutes per side, adding more oil between batches, if necessary.
8
Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
9
Toss the tomatoes with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and the vinegar in a bowl.
10
Spoon some ricotta onto each eggplant slice.
11
Top with the tomato mixture and basil.
12
Photograph by Anna Williams

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant, Kosher salt, All-purpose flour, for dredging, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Ricotta Bites 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 Ricotta Bites

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