I originally posted this recipe on my @rachelgetsindy Instagram account April 16, 2016. It was then published here by thefeedfeed https://feedfeed.info/rachelgetsindy on their Muir Glen Partner Feed. Many thanks to thefeedfeed and Muir Glen for being awesome – and now here’s how I did…

I love eggplant and tomatoes, so this recipe just makes my taste buds sing. And while I’m not gluten- or dairy-free, I know many people who are and this recipe caters to them (without sacrificing taste). This recipe also happens to be vegetarian.

Two things I think are high quality musts in my dishes: Bob’s Red Mill and Muir Glen Organic products. Both are worth the extra cost to make the things you love taste better. Please share any comments you have about this dish! Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, cut into disks

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs beaten

1 tablespoon water

1 cup gluten-free panko flakes

1 tablespoon oregano

1 cup Bob’s Red Mill all purpose gluten-free flour

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more if you want more kick)

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup vegetable oil, plus more for each frying

1, 14.5 ounce can of Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes with Basil and Garlic

Wash and cut eggplant into disks with skin on. Place disks on plate over paper towels. Salt with about ¼ teaspoon salt. Let eggplant “sweat” at least 15 minutes (you will see beads of water on it). Turn eggplant over and repeat with ¼ teaspoon salt. After thirty minutes, rinse eggplant. Gently pat dry, leaving it slightly wet.

Whisk two eggs with water. Set aside.

Mix panko with oregano. Set aside.

Mix together gluten-free flour with red pepper, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside.

Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil over medium to medium-high heat. Dip one eggplant disk into flour mixture, then egg mixture, then panko. Place in skillet. Repeat. You should be able to cook 4-5 disks at one time until golden brown on each side, about 5-7 minutes. You may need to add additional oil for each new batch.

Serve with room temperature Muir Glen tomatoes.

Makes about 12 dippers.

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