Mini Eggplant Parm Bites
Mini Eggplant Parm Bites feature crisp, Italian-breaded eggplant layered with creamy ricotta on crunchy pita chips, finished with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Each bite balances herby crunch, mellow eggplant, and bright, aromatic freshness—perfect for cocktail parties, game days, or any gathering where guests mingle and snack.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mini Eggplant Parm Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons salt over the eggplant rounds in a colander; let them drain for at least 30 minutes. Rinse the salt off the eggplant.
- 3
Spread the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl and beat the egg in a separate bowl. Dip the eggplant into the egg, letting the excess drip off; press the slices into the bread crumbs until evenly coated on both sides.
- 4
Arrange the coated eggplant on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Mix the remaining 1 teaspoon salt with the ricotta cheese in a bowl. Spoon the ricotta cheese mixture onto each eggplant.
- 7
Bake the eggplant in the oven until the cheese is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 8
Place 1 eggplant slice on each pita chip; top with a cherry tomato and a basil leaf.
- Calories 65.31 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 2.04 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 9.2 g 3%
- Total Fat 2.17 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 11.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 166.4 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 51.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 35.74 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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About This Recipe
Mini Eggplant Parm Bites is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 24, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Cherry Tomato, Eggplant, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 65.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mini Eggplant Parm Bites?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Mini Eggplant Parm Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Cherry Tomato, Eggplant, Eggs, Fresh Basil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mini Eggplant Parm Bites?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 65.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mini Eggplant Parm Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Mini Eggplant Parm Bites healthy?
- Mini Eggplant Parm Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 65.31 calories and 2.04 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 166.4 mg (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, 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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