Eggplant Veggie Nuggets are healthy, easy to make and kids love them. They're made with simple ingredients and ready in less than 20 minutes. Only 111 calories a serving for these vegetarian nuggets. Serve for dinner, lunch box or snack.
2cupsshredded eggplant(about medium size eggplant)
2eggs
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupall purpose flour
1/2cupItalian bread crumbs
1/2cupmozzarella cheese
2tablespoonsolive oil
additional bread crumbs to roll nuggets in
Instructions
Peel and shred eggplant. Place shredded eggplant in a colander and press on it, removing the excess liquid. Put shredded eggplant in a large bowl.
Add eggs, salt, flour, bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese to bowl. Use your hands or a spoon to completely mix.
Add olive oil to a frying pan over medium high heat. Shape eggplant mixture into nugget shapes and roll in additional bread crumbs to cover.
Place nuggets in frying pan cooking until brown on both sides. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side before flipping to the other side. If you can't fit all the nuggets into the frying pan, you will need to repeat this process.
Serve right away with bbq sauce, ketchup and mustard. They also freeze great, I like to put them in freezer bags and defrost in microwave.