Eggplant Fritters

By gmbeckett

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh or dry bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 head frisee, washed and dried
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut eggplant in half; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place in oven; cook until tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven; when cool enough to handle, scoop flesh into a strainer to drain. Transfer drained eggplant to a bowl; add garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Form mixture into 2-inch patties.
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Place frisee on serving platter; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with fritters.