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Eggplant Fries with Zesty Lemon Yogurt

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Eggplant Fries with Zesty Lemon Yogurt

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  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 min
  • Total Time: 2 hours, 40 min
  • Makes: 6 servings

Eggplant Fries with Zesty Lemon Yogurt

Ingredients

  • 1 Large eggplant (about 1 lb.; use firm, dense eggplant for best results)
  • 4 cups Soybean oil (for deep frying)
  • 1 cup Rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons Grated lemon zest
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoon Za'atar
  • (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder (will stick to the eggplant better than fresh garlic)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 cup Plain Greek-style low-fat yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons Grated lemon zest
  • 1 dash Sea salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

Cut ends and sides off of eggplant to form an even block, then cut into 1/4-inch strips. Place eggplant fries in large bowl; cover with 2 cups ice and enough water to cover. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight until thoroughly chilled.

Preheat soybean oil to 350°F in heavy frying pan or small deep fryer. Line baking sheet with paper towels.

Combine rice flour, lemon zest, za’atar, garlic powder and salt in shallow bowl. Drain eggplant fries. Working in batches, coat eggplant fries in rice flour mixture.

Carefully place half of eggplant fries into hot soybean oil. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining fries. Sprinkle with additional salt.

To prepare Zesty Lemon Yogurt, combine yogurt, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with eggplant fries.

Nutrition Per Serving:

Calories 190
Fat 10g
Sat Fat 1.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 220mg
Carbohydrate 23g
Fiber 3g
Protein 4g