Fried Eggplant Rings with Basil Oil

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Golden eggplant rings coated in a light batter and served with a vibrant fresh basil oil for a simple, elegant vegetarian side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Eggplant, All-purpose flour, Egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare basil oil by blending 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Set up breading station: place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in shallow dish, beat 1 large egg in second dish, and place 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs in third dish.
  3. Step 3: Dredge each eggplant ring in flour, shake off excess, dip in beaten egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Step 5: Add eggplant rings in single layer (work in batches), cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Step 6: Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with a drizzle of prepared basil oil.

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