Baked eggplants with flavorful breadcrumbs are special, a humble dish yet rich in flavors. With a few ingredients, you will get a side dish to savor every bite. These baked eggplants, prepared this way, are perfect to accompany all your main courses! You prepare them in a few minutes, and then off to the oven, it couldn’t be easier! You will love this eggplant recipe!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Baked Eggplants with Flavorful Breadcrumbs
- 1.7 lbs oval black eggplants (weighed already cleaned)
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 clove red garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch fine salt
Useful Tools
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Food Scale
- 2 Spoons
- Baking Tray
- Bowl
Steps to Make Baked Eggplants with Flavorful Breadcrumbs
Start by preparing the flavorful breadcrumbs: in a bowl, put the breadcrumbs, flour, a pinch of salt, then finely chop parsley and garlic and add them too. Mix well until everything is combined.
Clean the eggplants from any waste parts, wash and dry them, cut them into cubes, and put them in the bowl with the flavorful breadcrumbs. Pour the oil and mix with the help of two spoons until the eggplants are well coated.
Pour the eggplants into a large non-stick baking tray where they fit comfortably. Preheat the oven to 482°F, and when it’s ready, bake. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once cooked, take them out and serve; you’ll taste how delicious they are!
Tips
To give the baked eggplants with flavorful breadcrumbs an extra touch, you can replace all-purpose flour with cornmeal or whole wheat flour.
