Here’s a meal I’ve made once before. They were delicious then and pretty amazing now.
Eggplant Fries! 
If you’re a fan of Eggplant Parmesan, then I believe you will enjoy this deconstructed version of my favorite italian classic. Just a tad healthier and finger food friendly. 
Start with a whole eggplant that is then cut long ways in to ‘fry’ like shapes.
Whisk a single egg with a little milk in one bowl and combine a cup of flax seed and almond meal with a generous amount of oregano, salt, and pepper in another.
One dip in the egg
Another in the flax mix
Bake at 415 for 20 minutes
Enjoy!
I like to dip the fries in marinara sauce to get the full Eggplant Parmesan effect.
On the side I randomly threw in a slice of cheese (that I wrapped around some of the eggplant fries – a fabulous idea) and a few olives.
Plus a leftover Cornbread Muffin from last night.
A few people were asking about the cornbread recipe, but I really just followed the recipe on the side of the Publix Cornmeal Bag. I left out the lemon zest and blueberries the recipe called for and added some frozen corn instead. Unfortunately I can’t find the recipe online. 
I have a meeting downtown this afternoon as well as a well deserved return to Hot Yoga! It’s been a month since my last practice and I’m a little nervous my endurance has depleted itself.
Wish me luck!
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I’ve had roasted eggplant the past two nights, and I love it! I bet your fries are amazing! I wonder how it would work if I made it with a flax egg instead of an actual egg. Hmmmm…
Have fun at hot yoga!
Kristy @ KristyRuns recently posted..Highland Bakery Breakfast
Mmmm.. I love eggplant and need to try this recipe soon
Have a great day!
Kiran recently posted..Journey to New Jersey
Whoa, this looks so good! I need to buy more eggplant
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) recently posted..Getting Organized- Part Deux
Great idea for the fries. I’m going to give it a try
Michelle recently posted..The Weekend
Those look great!!!!
Julie @ Wearing Mascara recently posted..Garlic Gold Giveaway for Tourette’s
yum- great idea!
Alicia recently posted..Quick Quiche Cups
These look super good! I actually have never tried eggplant but I should because I find so many awesome recipes using them!
Oh my! This looks amazing! I am a huge fan of making eggplant parm so I know I would totally love this! I am going to have to make it as soon as I can! Yum!
Yum! I love eggplant…that looks like a great way to make it
Natalie @ Will Jog For Food recently posted..Stylish Blogger Award
Good luck!
My dad would be totally obsessed with these- he’s an eggplant freak. Thanks for the idea!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine recently posted..Five Things
Nice fries!! And blueberry cornbread actually sounds incredibly dreamy!! But I love adding frozen corn too
Christin@purplebirdblog recently posted..Simple Breakfast- Crazy Day
Sounds delicious! I want to try these ASAP!
Katy (The Singing Runner) recently posted..Back to Reality and Looking to the Future
http://www.nonstophonolulu.com/blogs/urbanmixplate/hurt-so-good/
saw that, thought of you!
Good luck on the hot yoga! Those look really good, next time I’m out of school I’ll have to try those!
Ashley recently posted..Back and Forth
Those look yummy – I’m a big fan of eggplant parm so will have to try these! And those bright green olives are my favorite – I didn’t like olives until I tried them one day at an Italian Restaurant in NYC…
Lauren @ vegerunner recently posted..Parking my butt!
Those eggplant fries look delicious! I just had eggplant parmesan for the first time ever this past fall and it was so good! Good luck in yoga and your meeting!
Ali recently posted..45 Life Lessons
love the idea of eggplant fries! i’ve tried a lot of different veggies as “fries” but never eggplant. i like your creativity!
sarah (sarah learns) recently posted..wedding post- engagement photos
My fave eggplant dishes are baba ghanoush or ratatouille.
enjoy hot yoga!
and the eggplant fries…i SUCK at making eggplant anything. i either overbake it and burn it or underbake it and it’s mushy or rubbery or god knows what i do. Your fry method has been noted and im going to try this w/ my next eggplant!
thanks for the recipe
You go to way more trouble for your lunch than I do for mine
I bet Maddie is loving having you home during the day! Is she driving you nuts? My dog drove me bonkers when I worked from home. She thought I was there to play!
Kara recently posted..Bath time challenges
What a clever way to use eggplant!! Have fun at hot yoga
Jessica@tastyandtrim recently posted..Fro-yo Obsessed
Eggplant is a veggie I didn’t start eating till late last year but I love it!! Your fries look very tasty. Good luck at your meeting and have fun at yoga – I’m looooving the hot yoga lately given all this snow we’ve got!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat recently posted..Tasty Eats and Hot Beats
I would never have thought to make eggplant fries! They look awesome.
Thanks for sharing!
Mindy recently posted..New shoes!
I love eggplant, i have to try making it like this!
Marina recently posted..learning what the weekend is for
Those look great! I’m dying to try hot yoga but can’t find it offered around here.
Kacy recently posted..Surprise!
You make fries out of just about everything don’t you ;P I botched my last attempt at roasting eggplant, still not sure how, but I’ve stayed away since. The fries look doable and tasty though. Enjoy your hot yoga, I can’t wait to start going again!
Amanda @ JustAmandaJ recently posted..Changing it up
I love that you used flax + almond meal as the coating!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) recently posted..Siesta Sunday & No-fuss Nachos
I loveee loveee loveee eggplant and will def be using this recipe soon!!
Brittany recently posted..HONEY- I’M HOME!
Great recipe!! I have been loving eggplant lately and this would be a great way to switch it up. Hope yoga went well.
Maryann recently posted..What a Deal!
Those look delicious! I might even get my picky-eating husband to eat them if I call them “fries!”
Does your eggplant ever get soggy? I lightly salt mine and let it sit in a colander for 20-30 minutes to rid some of the natural liquid. Then you can simply wipe away the excess salt and the eggplant turns out tender and not soggy in the middle.
Yum!! Those looks amazingly good! I’m going to try them out this week.
Ooooo those look yummy! I must tell you…I ADORE your blog. I find all the recipes/running articles/and general posts very entertaining and exciting! Keep up the great work!
Sammybunny recently posted..After C25KWhats Next
I’ve toyed with doing a similar thing to eggplants…glad to hear it works!
Amanda @ Eating Up recently posted..My Crave List- Cookbooks
Love new ideas for veggie fries!! I love eggplant so I will definitely give it a try! Thanks for the recipe!
Lauren @Hungry Dancer recently posted..Personal Stylist
I love how it seems like you can make anything into a fry form
Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge recently posted..Spaghetti with Asparagus- Smoked Mozzarella and Prosciutto
Love eggplant! This is such a good idea. I actually just made eggplant parm today, should have made this instead!!
J3nn (Jenn’s Menu and Lifestyle Blog) recently posted..Homemade Frozen Yogurt
Wow those look so good! I love eggplant and I keep glancing at the eggplant when I’m at the grocery store, but I never knew exactly how I would cook it and what I would eat it with, etc. I will most definitely be trying that one this week! And definitely with marinara for dipping.
Ann recently posted..Win Some- Lose Some
Ooooh, enjoy Hot Yoga! Your body is going to thank you!!
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles recently posted..Work in Progress
Genius! pure genius! My stomach is rumbling now =)
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons recently posted..Modern Meets Vintage – Master Bath Makeover
i’ve never thought to make fries from eggplant, excellent idea.
with the cornbread recipe, can you pretty please share it with us, i cant buy the packet your talking about here
Laura (Starloz) recently posted..Obviously
I looove eggplant parm.. I need to try that!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing recently posted..Bad Blogger
Those fries look so delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
your meals always look so appetizing and healthy!
Patrice @ A New Sweetness recently posted..Posting everyday for 2011
Eggplant parm is the bombbbb! The fries look awesome, especially with dippin’ sauce!
Allie recently posted..I have to admit
Such a great idea! You just need some marinara to dip them in. Oh wait, I just went back and realized you were already all over that. Of course you were!
Lauren recently posted..I Have a Dream
I really need try different veggie fries! I tried some veggie chips last week (parsnip and beet!) and they were AWESOME.
Allison recently posted..Time to discard
LOVE this! I tried okra fries yesterday after seeing them here, so I’m psyched to try the eggplant fries too:)
BroccoliHut recently posted..Pressure Cooker
I really want to make your nutbutter fries! I want to get on it!
Sana recently posted..A Day In DC
I tried a satueed garlic eggplant yesterday and it was a flop. YOURS however look delicious!
Jenn recently posted..Why- hello!
that’s such a good idea. i love playing on a classic dish. are the “fries” crispy on the outside?
Jessica Lee recently posted..The “do-over” that almost didn’t happen…
Yum! I used to do the same thing but cut it into circular slices. I never thought to make them into fries. Looks amazing!
Jennie @ Designed To Be Fit recently posted..I’m Alive
I love that bowl that you have the breading in! I have a coffee cup that matches it
Lacey @ Lake Life recently posted..MLK day black-out
this is SOOOO good <3
my whole family loved it when i made it for them
especially dipping it in marinara sauce w/ nutritional yeast and/or daiya cheese!