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Vegetarian Schnitzel Alternative

A plant-based version of Wiener Schnitzel using eggplant as the main ingredient, breaded and fried to achieve a similar texture.

40 minutes1 servings
Vegetarian Schnitzel Alternative
Photo: JIP · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  3. Season with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  4. Rinse and pat dry.
  5. Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, shaking off excess.
  6. Dip in beaten eggs.
  7. Coat in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  10. Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side.

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