Mediterranean Eggplant Fries
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Recipe type: Appetizer, Snack
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Ingredients
  • 1 large or 2 Medium Eggplant (Peeled and Cut into Sticks)
  • 1 Large Tomato (Diced Small)
  • 1 Medium Red Onion (Diced Small)
  • 1 Persian Cucumber (Diced Small)
  • ¼ Cup Kalamata Olives (Chopped)
  • 1 Cup Oat Flour
  • 1 Cup Corn Meal
  • 1 Cup Almond Milk
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Ground Cumin
  • ½ tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 Bunch Fresh Parsley (Chopped) (Garnish)
  • Hummus for Serving
Instructions
  1. Wash and prepare all fresh produce.
  2. Place the eggplant sticks into a large bowl and season with the salt and pepper. Set Aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the tomato, onion, cucumber, olives and dry spices. Mix well and set aside for the flavors to incorporate.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  5. Set up your fry making work station. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place flours and milk in separate medium sized bowls to make dredging the eggplant pieces easier.
  6. Taking each piece separately, coat it first in oat flour, then dip it into the almond milk and lastly coat it with corn meal. Place them onto the baking sheet leaving space, so they do not stick together. You may need to use more flour and milk depending on how many fries you are making.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown. Flipping them half way through.
  8. Serve them with the vegetable olive mixture and hummus.
  9. Enjoy.
Recipe by Meatless Makeovers at https://www.meatlessmakeovers.com/mediterranean-eggplant-fries/