Baked Eggplant

Portion Size: ½ cup eggplant 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 (4 cups) large eggplant Washed, trimmed and sliced into ½ inch rounds
½ cup light mayonnaise
½ cup bread crumbs

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
3Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish
4Coat each slice of eggplant both sides with light mayonnaise.
5Press into the bread crumbs to coat.
6Place coated eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
7Flip slices over and cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes to brown the other sides.Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.

Variations: Eggplant can be steamed, braised, microwaved, roasted, stir fry. May add choice of herbs or spices for flavor.