Eggplant Puffs

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplant
  • 1 c. grated Swiss cheese
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 6 to 8 Tbsp. dried bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin seed
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • cooking oil for frying (preferably olive oil)

Instructions

  1. Cook whole eggplant in boiling water until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Peel; put the pulp in a bowl.
  3. Drain off any water.
  4. Mash finely with a fork and beat a little.
  5. Add other ingredients except flour and oil.
  6. Beat until well mixed with a whisk or an electric blender.
  7. The final consistency may seem a little thin, but nevertheless, shape into small balls and arrange on a plate.
  8. Let stand in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  9. Roll in flour.
  10. Fry in hot oil until crisp.
  11. Serve hot with toothpicks.
  12. Makes about 24 small puffs.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

802 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.3g 47% DV
Total Fat 41.7g 54% DV
Carbs 90.8g 33% DV
Fiber 7.3g 26% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10114mg 100% DV
Potassium 1034.8mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 87.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 104.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3% DV
Calcium 591mg 45% DV
Iron 21.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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