Eggplant Recipes

Eggplant Parmesan Crisps

• 1 La Bella Farm Eggplant 
• ¼ Cup Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Cup of Bread Crumbs
• 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 Egg Lightly Beaten
• Olive Oil
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese
  

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Brush a large sheet pan with olive oil.  Cut eggplant into ¼ inch slices.   Mix parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning together.  Dredge eggplant in flour then dip into the beaten egg and then into the bread crumb mixture coating evenly.  Place Eggplant in a single layer on the sheet pan.  Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and tender.  Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 2 more minutes until melted.  Garnish with fresh basil and serve with roasted cherry tomatoes or tomato sauce.  

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Grilled Eggplant

• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  
• 3 Cloves Minced Garlic
  
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
  
• 3 Fresh Basil Leaves Finely Chopped
  
• 1/4 tsp Fresh Thyme
  
• 1/2 tsp Fresh Oregano Finely Chopped
  
• 1 pint of Miniature Eggplants

A few hours before you are ready to grill mix olive oil, garlic, herbs and salt & pepper together.  Let sit at room temp until you are ready to grill. Slice the miniature eggplants in half and brush both sides with olive oil mix. Grill over med high heat until golden brown on both sides. About 2 to 3 min on each side.