Appetizer for 4
Baked Eggplant Sticks
Eggplant strips are coated with egg white, seasoned breadcrumbs, and Parmesan, then baked until crisp for dipping.
$2.61for 4 servings
$0.65 per serving$2.61 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.61 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 oz eggplant
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg white
- oil spray
- 1 cup quick marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and coat a baking sheet with oil spray.
- Cut the eggplant into sticks about one-half inch thick.
- Whisk the egg white with the salt and pepper.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a shallow dish.
- Dip each eggplant stick in egg white, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 10 minutes, turn the sticks, and bake for 5 more minutes until crisp.
- Warm the optional marinara sauce while the eggplant bakes.
Swaps
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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