Eggplant Croquettes

Eggplant Croquettes

Cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic and onion are mixed in with the cooked eggplant and formed into patties. A few minutes in hot oil and you have your croquettes.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
266 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place eggplant in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium-high 3 minutes. Turn eggplant over and microwave another 2 minutes. The eggplant should be tender, cook another 2 minutes if the eggplants are not tender. Drain any liquid from the eggplants and mash.
Step 2
Combine cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic and salt with the mashed eggplant. Mix well.
Step 3
Shape the eggplant mixture into patties. Heat oil in a large skillet. Drop eggplant patties one at a time into skillet. Fry each side of the patties until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes on each side. Patties can be frozen before frying and cooked later.
Eggplant Croquettes
Eggplant Croquettes
Eggplant Croquettes
Eggplant Croquettes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed

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