Mediterranean Eggplant Fritters Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Eggplant Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400g Lebanese eggplant; 1/2 cup plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup KRAFT* Grated Parmesan Cheese; 250g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano; salt and pepper, to taste; oil, for deep frying; 12 cherry or teardrop tomatoes, halved, fresh or roasted; 12 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 12 anchovies, halved; fresh herbs, to garnish

Servings: persons

400g Lebanese eggplant
1/2 cup plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup KRAFT* Grated Parmesan Cheese
250g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
oil, for deep frying
12 cherry or teardrop tomatoes, halved, fresh or roasted
12 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
12 anchovies, halved
fresh herbs, to garnish

1
Slice eggplant diagonally about 1cm thick to give 24 slices.
2
Toss in seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
3
Dip in beaten egg, then coat with combined bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
4
Place on baking trays in a single layer, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
5
Combine Philly*, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and mix until smooth.
6
Set aside.
7
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and deep fry eggplant in batches until crisp and golden.
8
Drain well on paper towel.
9
Top each fritter with Philly* mixture, then a tomato, olive, anchovy and herbs.
10
Serve immediately.

566

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Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400g Lebanese eggplant, 1/2 cup plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 1 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Eggplant Fritters

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Variations & substitutions

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