DEEP-FRIED EGGPLANT CROUTONS

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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
1 eggplant, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 bag spring mix greens
1 heart romaine, chopped
10 basil leaves, torn
10 fresh oregano leaves
10 parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat a fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • In separate shallow dishes add flour, egg and bread crumbs. Coat the eggplant cubes in the flour, then the egg and finally through the bread crumbs. Carefully add the cubes to the fryer and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the fryer to a paper towel lined platter to drain. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
  • Vinaigrette:
  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic and mustard. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to combine and emulsify. Add the herbs, salt and pepper. Set aside to dress salad.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the greens, herbs, cheese, tomatoes and onion.
  • Toss with the desired amount of dressing, top with eggplant croutons and serve.

Rogan Musonda
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but these croutons were amazing! The crispy coating and flavorful filling were perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Juan Vasquez
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These were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Esaleone Ponego
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Not a fan. The eggplant was too oily and the croutons were too hard. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


The pink flamingo
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These were absolutely delicious! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The croutons were a great addition, adding a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again!


Uzumaki Naruto
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I thought these were just okay. The eggplant was a little bland and the croutons were a bit too hard. I might try making them again with a different recipe.


Leana Dawids
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These were so good! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Noor Kareem
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but these croutons were amazing! The crispy coating and flavorful filling were perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Faizan Ranakhalid
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Jared Rasto
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Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The croutons were a great addition, adding a nice crunch. Will definitely make again!


Jesus Colocho
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These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used Italian breadcrumbs and they added a nice flavor to the croutons. I will definitely be making these again.


Jamie Ford
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I thought these were just okay. The eggplant was a little bland and the croutons were a bit too hard. I might try making them again with a different recipe.


Ruben Benjamin
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These were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Ramtex mumbejja bima
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These eggplant croutons were a little too oily for my taste. I think I would have preferred to bake them instead of frying them. The flavor was good, though.


PNN Pakistan national new
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Not a fan. The eggplant was too oily and the croutons were too hard. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Angela Cherry
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Easy to make and delicious! I used panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs and they turned out great. I also added a little bit of garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture. Will definitely make again!


KateLynn Chaplin
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These were so good! My family loved them. I made them for a party and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Hazbollah Khan
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Followed the recipe exactly and the eggplant croutons turned out great! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The croutons were a nice touch, adding a bit of crunch. Will definitely make again!


Teeri Ferrell
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but these croutons were amazing! The crispy coating and flavorful filling were perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Nomvula Maria
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These eggplant croutons were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive. I will definitely be making them again.


Samuel Opera
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Absolutely delicious! I was skeptical about deep-frying eggplant, but it turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The croutons were a great addition, adding a nice crunch to the dish. I will definitely be making this again