Crispy Eggplant Snack Bites

Got an eggplant and not sure what to do with it? These crispy eggplant snack bites are golden on the outside, creamy in the middle, and finished with a crunchy walnut coating. Simple, seasonal, and very easy to eat.

Ingredients

Eggplant

• 1 large eggplant
• Flour, for coating
• Oil, for shallow frying
• Salt & pepper

Creamy filling

• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup cream cheese
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Handful of any fresh herbs (chives, dill, coriander, or parsley)
• Salt to taste

To finish

• Handful of walnuts, very finely chopped
• Extra chopped herbs

Method

1. Slice & fry

Slice the eggplant into rounds about 0.5cm thick.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Lightly coat each slice in flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and shallow fry until golden and cooked through on both sides.
Transfer to paper towel to drain and cool slightly.

2. Make the filling

In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, garlic, lemon zest, herbs, and salt until smooth.

3. Assemble

Spread a generous layer of the cream mixture onto one side of each eggplant slice.
Gently fold the slice over so it closes around the filling.

4. Coat & serve

Mix finely chopped walnuts with extra herbs.
Roll or press the creamy edge of each sandwich into the walnut mixture so it sticks.

Serve with a simple side salad or eat as-is.