Melanzane Fritte (Fried Eggplant) Recipe

Name: Melanzane Fritte (Fried Eggplant)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound eggplant, stems and ends removed, cut into 1/4-inch thick half moons; 1 cup flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup bread crumbs; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 ripe tomatoes large dice; 12 basil leaves cut into ribbons; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic finely minced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Crusty Italian bread sliced 1/2-inch thick and grilled

Servings: persons

1 pound eggplant, stems and ends removed, cut into 1/4-inch thick half moons
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 ripe tomatoes large dice
12 basil leaves cut into ribbons
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic finely minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Crusty Italian bread sliced 1/2-inch thick and grilled

1
Dredge the eggplant in the flour and bat against hand to remove excess.
2
Dip in the egg, turning to completely coat.
3
Dip in the bread crumbs, coating completely.
4
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil until just smoking.
5
Add the butter and heat until it foams and subsides.
6
Cook the eggplant in the pan, turning so that both sides are uniformly dark golden brown.
7
Remove from the pan, season with salt and pepper and drain briefly on a plate lined with paper towels.
8
Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and serve immediately with Tomato Bruschette.
9
Combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Serve on top of grilled bread.

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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 pound eggplant, stems and ends removed, cut into 1/4-inch thick half moons, 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 cup bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Melanzane Fritte (Fried Eggplant) 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.

Melanzane Fritte (Fried Eggplant)

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