Best Fried Eggplant With Honey Mint And Sesame Seeds Recipes

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FRIED EGGPLANT WITH HONEY, MINT, AND SESAME SEEDS



Fried Eggplant with Honey, Mint, and Sesame Seeds image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Fry     Mint     Eggplant     Fall     Honey     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound eggplant, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (about 32)
4 cups water
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Olive oil (for frying)
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place eggplant in large bowl. Add 4 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt. Let soak 30 minutes. Drain well; pat eggplant dry with paper towels.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Whisk in milk and eggs.
  • Heat enough oil to come 1/2 inch up sides of pan in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dip eggplant rounds in batter, then fry in oil until golden, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Warm honey in small saucepan over medium heat. Place eggplant rounds on platter. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mint; serve warm or at room temperature.

LIME AND SESAME GRILLED EGGPLANT



Lime and Sesame Grilled Eggplant image

When I lived in Greece, I fell in love with eggplant. My recipe's seasonings have an Asian theme, but the dish still makes me think Greek. —Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium eggplant (1-1/4 pounds), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Thinly sliced green onion and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended; brush 2 tablespoons juice mixture over both sides of eggplant slices. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes on each side., Transfer eggplant to a serving plate. Stir honey and pepper flakes into remaining juice mixture; drizzle over eggplant. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY FRIED EGGPLANT



Easy Fried Eggplant image

An easy and quick way to prepare eggplant, and tasty too! I serve it with sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh green beans and bread and butter. An inexpensive meal from my childhood and still a favorite!

Provided by WALLEN

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 451 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

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