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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
Fried Eggplant with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella
Photo: Karen and Brad Emerson · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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