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Baby Eggplant Parmesan Bites

Culinary Genie

Makes

6 servings

Active Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

222

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Appetizers

A fun twist on the classic Eggplant Parmesan, these are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for a party. Featuring Culinary Genie Salt-Free Garlic & Herb and Zesty Italian & Pizza Seasoning Blends.

Baby Eggplant Parmesan Bites

Ingredients

  • 6 baby eggplants (about 2-3 inches in length)

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 tablespoon Culinary Genie Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend, divided

  • 1 cup 2% milkfat cottage cheese

  • ¾ cup grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 1 tablespoon Culinary Genie Salt-Free Zesty Italian & Pizza Seasoning Blend, divided

  • ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs or gluten-free panko bread crumbs

  • ½ cup canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained

  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, drained

  • ¼ cup half & half

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut baby eggplants in half from stem to end. Scoop out seeds. Place skin side down on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.

  2. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend. Bake 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, in small bowl*, combine cottage cheese, ¼ cup pecorino cheese, egg, 2 teaspoons Salt-Free Zesty Italian & Pizza Seasoning Blend and 1 teaspoon Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Dollop into eggplant shells.

  4. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, remaining ¼ cup pecorino cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend. Toss to combine. Sprinkle over eggplants. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

  5. Meanwhile, in microwave-safe bowl*, combine tomatoes, red peppers, half & half, remaining ¼ cup pecorino cheese, remaining 1 teaspoon Salt-Free Zesty Italian & Pizza Seasoning Blend and remaining ½ teaspoon Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Transfer to microwave and loosely cover. Microwave on HIGH 1-2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

  6. Serve drizzled with sauce.

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