Description
Elevate your veggie game with these crispy, savory Garlic Herb Crusted Eggplant Slices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated eggplant slices on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own variations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: eggplant, vegetarian, crispy, baked, comfort food