Got Eggplant? Make this Incredible Dish | Sweet & Savory Spanish Eggplant

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan binding agent.

Cut the eggplant into diagonal slices that are half an inch thick (about 1.25 centimeters).

Place the slices of eggplant in a single layer and season heavily with sea salt on both sides.

Add the eggplant slices into a colander and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse the slices of eggplant under cold running water to remove all the salt.

Place the eggplant slices over paper towels in a single layer and gently pat them dry.

Season the slices of eggplant with sea salt and black pepper on one side only.

Heat a medium to large frying pan over medium heat and add 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil (65 milliliters).

In a shallow bowl, add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour (30 grams).

In a separate shallow bowl, crack in 2 eggs, season with sea salt and black pepper, and whisk until mixed.

Coat each slice of eggplant in the flour, shaking off any excess flour.

Once the oil is hot (after about 5-6 minutes), coat the eggplant slices in the egg wash and add them to the pan in a single layer, cooking in batches.

Fry the eggplant slices for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip them using two spoons or tongs and fry for another 3 minutes on the other side until golden brown.

Remove the fried eggplant and transfer them to a dish lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Continue cooking the second batch of eggplant slices using the same method.

Once all the eggplant is cooked, transfer it to a serving dish, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with goat cheese, and top with freshly chopped parsley.

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