Crispy Eggplant Bites
Crispy Eggplant Bites deliver a crunchy, nutty crust from almond meal, Parmesan, and toasted sesame that gives way to tender, savory eggplant inside. The contrast of textures and rich, lightly salty flavor makes them perfect for a snack platter, casual appetizer, or a fun side for dinner. Serve hot with a tangy dip or fresh squeeze of lemon.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Eggplant Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 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.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle them lightly with salt. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the almond meal, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Put the beaten eggs in a separate bowl. Gently pat the eggplant slices dry, dip them in the eggs and shake off the excess, then coat them in the almond meal mixture. Place the breaded eggplant on a plate near the cooking area.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplant slices to the hot skillet and cook in batches, turning occasionally until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the cooked eggplant to the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven.
- Calories 368.45 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 16.09 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 22.57 g 8%
- Total Fat 24.78 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 5.41 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 131.59 mg High 44%
- Sodium 624.05 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 5.97 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 3.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 256.98 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 1.73 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 205.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 28.06 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Crispy Eggplant Bites is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Meal, Eggplant, Eggs, and Grapeseed Oil. Each serving provides about 368.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Eggplant Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Meal, Eggplant, Eggs, Grapeseed Oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Eggplant Bites?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 368.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Eggplant Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Eggplant Bites healthy?
- Crispy Eggplant Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 368.45 calories and 16.09 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 624.05 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.41 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk and Sesame, 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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