Domestic Goddess: Eggplant Chips

Ellya Sam:

I can dare say. Fry anything and you will definitely see me eating it. Frying however, is super unhealthy and I subject to oven- baking as a healthier option. Tastes just the same, but better for you.

A few days ago, Chong and I decided to celebrate the end of a stressful Semester by making a hearty lunch! He prepared Angus Parmesan Meatballs which turned out sooooo good! I don't have the recipe with me, but if you're interested, pop in the comments that you want it and I'll get that arranged for you ;)

Anyway, I made eggplant chips. Super easy and quick to do. All you need really, is an eggplant, some olive oil, some herbs you have hanging around the kitchen and bread crumbs! If you are vegan, substitue the breadcrumbs for sesame seeds, crushed cornflakes or any kind of chopped up nuts, really! 

Let's get into it!

You will need:

• 1 eggplant (cut transversely)
• 2 cups store bought breadcrumbs/ sesame seeds, cornflakes or chopped almonds
• 1 cup olive oil
• herbs to taste: I used cayanne pepper, chili flakes, oregano and rosemary
• 1 tbsp salt (to sprinkle after)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200C fan- forced
2. Line your baking trays with non- stick baking paper
3. In a bowl, combine your dry ingredients (breadcrumbs and herbs) and in another bowl, prepare your olive oil
4. Take one eggplant disc and soak into your olive oil until both sides are completely covered. Dunk it into your dry ingredient mixture until it is covered with your breadcrumb mixture on both sides.
5. Place your eggplant disc on your baking tray and sprinkle with a punch of salt
6. Repeat to remaining eggplant chips
7. Bake for 13 minutes or until crispy. Depending on how thin you cut your discs, be careful and be aware that the thinner your slices, the faster they will cook.

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Enjoy!

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