Cheesy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large eggplant (1 1/2 lb)
salt
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp salt
1 (6 oz) package sliced mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 loaf french bread (16-oz)
lettuce
1 tomato, sliced

Directions:

Peel eggplant, and cut lengthwise into eight 1/4-inch slices.
Sprinkle both sides of slices with salt; allow to sit 30 minutes.
Rinse eggplant slices and pat both sides dry.
Combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
Place slice of cheese between 2 slices of eggplant, trimming cheese to fit.
Dip eggplant-cheese sandwich in egg, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
Fry in hot oil until golden brown, cooking a few slices at a time.
Cut French bread into 5 to 6-inch portions (to fit length of eggplant).
Split in half lengthwise; toast.
Place lettuce and tomato on 4 slices of French bread; top with eggplant and remaining bread slices.
Yield: 4 servings.
Note: Fried eggplant slices may be served as a side dish or quartered and served as an appetizer with commercial (or homemade!) pizza sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	706.76 Kcal (2959 kJ)
Calories from fat	290.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.31g	50%
Cholesterol	83.12mg	28%
Sodium	927.55mg	39%
Potassium	609.23mg	13%
Total Carbs	85.48g	28%
Sugars	11.92g	48%
Dietary Fiber	8.26g	33%
Protein	21.77g	44%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	167.4mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	170.37 Kcal (713 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.79g	50%
Cholesterol	20.04mg	28%
Sodium	223.6mg	39%
Potassium	146.87mg	13%
Total Carbs	20.61g	28%
Sugars	2.87g	48%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	33%
Protein	5.25g	44%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	9%
Iron	1.3mg	31%
Calcium	40.4mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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