Eggplant “Fries”
Living with Dialysis
(servings: 2)
Ingredients:
- 10 oz. eggplant (1 small-medium eggplant) cut into strips
- 1 tbsp. olive oil & olive oil spray
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup low-sodium breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp. parmesan cheese
- 2 large egg whites
Preparations:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil.
- In a bowl season eggplant strips with olive oil, garlic powder and pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, and egg whites in another.
- Dip a few strips of eggplant at a time into the egg whites, then into the breadcrumbs. Using a fork, remove eggplant from crumbs and place on the baking sheets. Spray with more oil and bake 10 minutes in the middle rack.
- Turn over and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until golden. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 193
Protein (g): 8
Carbohydrates (g): 17.1
Fat (g): 8.2
Sodium (mg): 165.3
Potassium (mg): 394.3
Phosphorous (mg): 62