Easy Fried Eggplant
Easy Fried Eggplant features tender, juicy slices coated in crisp bread crumbs and pan-fried until golden. The contrast of a crunchy exterior with a soft interior makes it a satisfying weeknight bite, perfect as a simple dinner, appetizer, or side with marinara or a squeeze of lemon.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Fried Eggplant, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Collect all the ingredients. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Dip the eggplant slices in the egg, then coat them with bread crumbs.
- 3
Place the breaded eggplant into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 4
Drain on paper towels. Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 416.97 kcal High 21%
- Protein 13.23 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 58.35 g 21%
- Total Fat 14.61 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.24 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 175.51 mg High 59%
- Sodium 602.27 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.54 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.47 g --
- Added Sugars 2.06 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 29.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.19 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 114.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 44.47 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.76 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Easy Fried Eggplant is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Breaded Eggplant, Canola Oil, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 416.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Fried Eggplant made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Breaded Eggplant, Canola Oil, Eggs. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Fried Eggplant?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 416.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Fried Eggplant easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy Fried Eggplant healthy?
- Easy Fried Eggplant has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 416.97 calories and 13.23 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 602.27 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.24 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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