Crispy Eggplant Frites!

Don't do it! You know you saw eggplant and you thought, "no thanks." Well, if you are a fry aka "frite" lover like me, then you know you need substitutes! French fries are a big no no in any health-conscious routine... (notice i did not say DIET!) and I've made zucchini fries which were great, so I decided to give eggplant a go since it is about the same consistency! In fact, i think i liked these better- eggplant has just a touch of sweetness to them...very faint...but the foodie in me can tell the difference =) 

These were fairly easy to make, and i loved how crispy they turned out! Give them a go!

I paired mine with a big ol grilled chicken sandwich (bonus: *these buns only had 100 calories in them!)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

: 1 eggplant

: 1 container low sodium bread crumbs (panko would also work great)

: egg whites

: flour

: seasonings of your choice (i went with paprika, pepper, and red pepper flakes because i likey-de-spicy!)

1. Peel and cut your eggplant in half- you can cut into thirds if you want your frites shorter (note: make sure you use large enough dipping bowls so they complete fit straight)

2. In three separate bowls, pour some bread crumbs, flour, and egg whites. You will want enough egg whites to cover all your eggplant (i used 4 egg whites)

3. Slice your eggplant into "frite" size bites; lengthwise mine were about 2-3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide

4. Drench eggplant frites into eggwhites first, then flour, then eggwhites again, then breadcrumbs

5. Place on greased sheet pan

6. Continue until all eggplant is gone

7. Bake at 425 for 10-12 minutes or until outside is brown & crispy to your desire!

Mmmmm they were so crispy and good! 

Approx 300 calories for about 8 frites!