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                     Breaded Eggplant Slices (Litton)

Recipe By     : Litton Freezer cooking
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Freezer                          Microwave
                Vegetables                       Ingredient
                Eat-lf

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  pounds        eggplant -- (one), peeled
   4      cups          hot water -- mixed with
   1      tablespoon    salt
   4      teaspoons     vegetable oil
     1/4  cup           egg substitute, liquid
     2/3  cup           seasoned bread crumbs -- dry
     1/3  cup           wheat germ

Cut the eggplant into 1/2-in. slices. Cut slices larger than 4 inches in
diameter in half. Yield: 14 to 16 slices.

Mix water and salt. Soak eggplant slices in salt water 5 minutes. Drain.

Blend oil and egg in a shallow dish.

In another shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and wheat germ.

Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Arrange half of
slices around edge of a microwave-proof baking sheet or platter or parchment.

Microwave at High 8 to 11 minutes, or until just fork tender, and rotating
baking sheet twice during cooking time. Place on wax paper-lined tray.
Repeat with remaining slices.

Freeze in single layers until firm. Package in two freezer containers.
Label and freeze no longer than >>2 MONTHS.<<

Use in Eggplant Ricotta, or in Ratatouille Pie.

Adapted from Litton Vol 11: Microwave cooking from freezer (1982). Posted
on Eat-lf by 'Kitchen PATh' on 21 Jun 97 McServing: 373 cals (30.8% cff) 13.2g



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