Description
Eggplant Parmesan Bites are a delicious and healthy snack option that combines the flavors of eggplant, cheese, and marinara sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, sliced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplant into bite-sized rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides.
- Place the coated eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the eggplant slices.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and top each slice with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Eggplant Parmesan Bites, Healthy Snack, Italian Appetizer