DOMESTIC diva in the hOuSsSsEeE! This recipe is a keeper for-really.
After a spontaneous decision to go kayaking with Chadster, home girl was ready to EAT.
I put a lil’ spin on the traditional eggplant parmesan and used quinoa as the breading. The quinoa was definitely different but a GOOD different– the way it crisped to perfection blew Panko out of the water. Seriously though…. you’ve got to try.
Quinoa is a fairly new addition to my diet. Throw it back 2 years and I wouldn’t have known what this “KEEN-WAH” was. I feel like it’s some type of trendy food fad that all the cool kids are eating right now. IDK… Regardless, quinoa has a bunch of awesome health benefits that make it worth incorporating into your diet >>>>
Let’s dive into the how-tos:
>> Prep work: cut eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds, mince garlic, chop parsley, julienne basil for garnish, beat eggs, slice 8 oz. mozz cheese.
>> Preheat oven to 400 deg.
>> Bring quinoa & water to a boil, lower the heat, & cook for about 10 mins. Cover & simmer on low for another 5-7. Water should be fully absorbed at this point.
>> Stir in garlic, parsley, S&P, and parmesan cheese.
>>Dredge eggplant rounds in flour then dip into eggs.
>>Dip rounds into quinoa mixture. You may have to get dirty and pat the quinoa on so it sticks. Set aside.
>>Heat olive oil in skillets. I needed 3 skillets.
>>While waiting, pour enough marinara to cover the bottom of a baking dish (I always use Rao’s)
>> Brown both sides of the quinoa-breaded eggplants then place on top of the marinara sauce.
>> Add the mozzarella slices on top of each round.
>> Bake 10 mins or until cheese is melted & sauce is bubbling.
>> Garnish with basil.
I promise you’ll love.
Quinoa as breading. Word, bird. Will definitely try this.
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This recipe is great. I’ve tried it with chicken and cottage cheese! It turns out to be really yummy!
Mmm… I love cottage cheese so I will have to try it out! Thanks for reading :)