Lebanese
Fried Eggplant with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella
Crispy fried eggplant slices topped with homemade marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, a classic Levantine dish.
45 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Peel and cut eggplants into 1/4-inch slices.
- In a bowl, mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and season with pepper.
- Dip eggplant slices in flour, then eggs, then back to flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, 3-4 minutes per side.
- Spread marinara sauce over a baking dish, then layer eggplant slices.
- Top with mozzarella, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until cheese melts.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.