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
1	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2	Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
3	Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish
4	Coat each slice of eggplant both sides with light mayonnaise.
5	Press into the bread crumbs to coat.
6	Place coated eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
7	Flip 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.