Fried Eggplant Bites with Garlic Cheese Spread

Golden, crisp-edged eggplant slices folded over a creamy garlic cheese spread — these fried eggplant bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. A crunchy walnut-and-parsley coating adds texture and freshness to every bite. If eggplant is your thing, try our eggplant rolls with cream cheese and garlic, or our warm eggplant and chicken salad with walnuts for another favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant
• Flour for dredging
• 3 tbsp sour cream
• 3 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• 30 g walnuts, chopped
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Salt

Instructions

1. Slice the eggplant thinly, salt lightly, and dredge all sides in flour.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden on both sides.
3. Mix equal parts cream cheese and sour cream with the minced garlic.
4. Chop the walnuts and parsley together.
5. Spread the garlic sauce on half of each eggplant slice, then press into the walnut-parsley mix and fold over.

Tips

• Slice the eggplant thin and evenly so it fries golden without soaking up oil.
• Salt the slices lightly first — it draws out moisture and keeps them crisp.
• For frying and appetizer ideas, the guides at Allrecipes are a handy reference.

Nutrition

Per 100 g: 220.3 kcal, protein 1.2 g, fat 20.6 g, carbs 7.5 g.