Fried Eggplant and Mozzarella

photo by SoupFreak

- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 eggplant (thinly sliced)
- coarse salt
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced)
- basil leaves
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- oil (for frying)
directions
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Directions:
- Sprinkle the salt onto the eggplants slices and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Rinse the salt from the eggplant slices and pat them dry.
- Form sandwiches out of 2 slices of eggplant with a slice of mozzarella and a basil leaf in the middle.
- Dredge the eggplant sandwiches in the flour.
- Dip them into the egg and then in the bread crumbs to coat.
- Fry in oil until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes each.
- Cut into four and serve with a tasty tomato sauce.
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Hi! I am returning to my childhood roots with a mainly vegetarian lifestyle. It has been fun and interesting making this transition. I am looking forward to trying lots of new recipes. I LOVE spicy ethnic food and can't wait to reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle!