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Berenjenas a la Importancia

Spanish Berenjenas a la Importancia (Important Eggplant)

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 324 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour 4 grams
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 480 ml
  • 1 bay leaf
  • handful fresh parsley
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the eggplant (washed & dried) into rounds that are 1 cm thick (between 1/4 to 1/2 inch), then add the slices over a wire rack with paper towels underneath, all in a single layer, season with sea salt on both sides

  2. Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, crack the eggs into a shallow bowl, season with sea salt & black pepper and whisk together, add the 1/2 cup flour into a bowl

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  4. While the oil is heating, transfer the slices of eggplant over paper towels, pat completely dry, removing any excess salt if needed, then coat each slice in the flour and then the egg wash, add into the pan with the hot oil, all in a single layer, cook in batches, fry between 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden fried, then transfer into a plate with paper towels

  5. Once all the eggplant has been fried, set it aside, using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the 1/2 tbsp of flour and the paprika, mix continuously, after 2 minutes add in the white wine and season with salt & pepper, mix together and simmer

  6. After simmering the wine for 2 to 3 minutes, add the slices of eggplant back into the pan, all in a single layer, just as best as you can, then add in the broth and bay leaf, turn it up to a high heat

  7. Once it comes to a boil, lower back to a medium heat, simmer for 10 minutes, gently shaking the pan once in a while, then remove from the heat

  8. Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into serving dishes, sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Berenjenas a la Importancia (Important Eggplant)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 328mg14%
Potassium 375mg11%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 270IU5%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.