Gluten-free Fried Eggplant Recipe

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Gluten-free Fried Eggplant
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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium. eggplant (about 2lbs)
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup garfava flour*-or chickpea flour
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions:

  1. Peel eggplant,slice lengthwise into about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness,then cut in half crosswise.In a large shallow bowl place eggplant slices in heavily salted water,3-4 inches of water above eggplant.Set aside for 30 minutes.This will keep eggplant from turning brown and absorbing all the oil.(about 4-6 tablespoons salt for water)
  2. In a shallow dish mix dry ingredients.In a medium bowl beat eggs and add buttermilk.Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet melt shortening over medium-high heat.Reduce heat to medium when melted.
  4. Rinse and drain eggplant well,pat dry with paper towels.Dip slices in egg mixture,then coat them in the shallow dish with flour mix.You can dip and coat all at once and place on a large plate.
  5. Turn oven on warm setting.
  6. Fry a few slices at a time until golden brown,turning once.Place cooked pieces on a baking sheet and keep in warm oven as you continue to fry remaining eggplant slices.
  7. Serve with favorite sauce,use for eggplant parm or enjoy just as they are.
  8. *fava bean/chickpea flour mix
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 714.2 Kcal (2990 kJ)
Calories from fat 422.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.9g 72%
Cholesterol 116.73mg 39%
Sodium 592.53mg 25%
Potassium 696.77mg 15%
Total Carbs 62.5g 21%
Sugars 10.93g 44%
Dietary Fiber 9.27g 37%
Protein 13.92g 28%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 172.6mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.57 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.6g 72%
Cholesterol 28.86mg 39%
Sodium 146.49mg 25%
Potassium 172.26mg 15%
Total Carbs 15.45g 21%
Sugars 2.7g 44%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 37%
Protein 3.44g 28%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 8%
Iron 0.5mg 11%
Calcium 42.7mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.4
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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