Romano Eggplant Fries

Name: Romano Eggplant Fries
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant-washed, cut in half and then cut again into 1/2" thick strips lengthwise; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs); 2 tbsp freshly grated romano cheese (or parmesan cheese); 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp parsely flakes; 1/4 tsp salt & pepper; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)

sammie27 @Sammie277

Was craving a different kind of veggie for dinner and these were perfect! Lightly baked, these bad boys have a smokey veggie flavor with a slight twang of romano cheese..mmm love it! (L)

sammie27 @Sammie277

Was craving a different kind of veggie for dinner and these were perfect! Lightly baked, these bad boys have a smokey veggie flavor with a slight twang of romano cheese..mmm love it! (L)

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Ingredients

1 smalleggplant-washed, cut in half and then cut again into 1/2" thick strips lengthwise
1 cuppanko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
2 tbspfreshly grated romano cheese (or parmesan cheese)
1 tspred pepper flakes
1/2 tspgarlic powder
1/2 tspparsely flakes
1/4 tspsalt & pepper
2eggs
3/4 cupbuttermilk (or regular milk)

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Steps

1

Preheat oven to 450°.
2

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with either parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
3

Wash and cut eggplant (you can peel it at this point but I personally prefer the skin on) in half. Cut again into 1/2" strips lengthwise.
4

Mix breadcrumbs with romano cheese and seasonings in a medium sized bowl.
5

In another bowl add buttermilk and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
6

Roll the eggplant strips in the buttermilk mixture then into the breadcrumb mixture. Coat well.
7

Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
8

Garnish with an extra sprinkle of romano cheese and serve with your favorite marinara sauce (I loveee Barilla's marinara sauce...yum!) or ranch dressing on the side. Enjoy!

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sammie27 @Sammie277

on January 20, 2014 03:52

I'm a sweet and sassy southern belle that lovesss to cook! I totally missed my calling lol Nonetheless, I'm always coming up with new recipes to share and love the recipes from you on this app! I cook a lot with fresh vegetables and fruits but my first love is fresh herbs! I garden a lot and love to cook what I grow. Look forward to meeting great new friends and compiling awesome new recipes..happy cooking!