Eggplant Ricotta Bites

  • 6
  • 25 mins
  • 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • Kosher salt
  • All purpose flour, for dredging
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 c breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp EVOO
  • 2 large plum tomatoes
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 c ricotta cheese
  • Shredded fresh basil for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Thinly slice the eggplant into rounds and season with salt. Pour some flour in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in another dish. In a third dish, mix the parmesan and breadcrumbs. Dredge the eggplant in flour, dip in egg and dredge in breadcrumbs.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, cook the eggplant until golden, about 2 mins on each side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Toss the tomatoes with remaining olive oil and vinegar in a bowl. Spoon ricotta on each eggplant and top with tomato mixture and basil.