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Eggplant with Corn and Feta

I'm excited to share a new recipe using eggplant because is it just me, or does it seem most people don't know what to do with it besides Eggplant Parmesan? I love how eggplant has one of the longest growing seasons out of all our local summer veggies. We can buy it all the way up to the first frost here in NC.

Eggplant with Corn and Feta on 100 Days of Real Food

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Produce from the grocery store, on average, travels 1500 miles from the farm to your plate, so it's great to buy local whenever you can. It does not have to be an all or nothing thing and just remember, when you do buy local, it’s better for your health and the environment!

Now let's dive into the details of the recipe, which I shared last week on the Charlotte Today show. As I mention, you can serve it as a standalone side item or over a big bed of lettuce as a main dish. Or honestly, just folded up like a taco as I show you in the video. Let me know how it goes! Try this Creamed Corn too.

Eggplant with Corn and Feta on 100 Days of Real Food

Eggplant with Corn and Feta

A different way to prepare eggplant that can be eaten as a main dish, side dish, or folded over like a taco. You'll love this Eggplant with Corn and Feta recipe.
5 Average
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Sides
Cuisine: American
Diet: Egg Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 large eggplant ( or 2 medium, about 1 pound total)
  • ⅔ cup whole-wheat flour
  • olive oil (for cooking)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels (no need to defrost)
  • 3 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F. Cut the eggplant into even round slices about 1⁄4 inch thick.
  • Place two clean plates side by side and pour the flour onto one of the plates. Coat both sides of the eggplant slices with flour and lay them on the other plate.
  • Put a large sauté pan (with a lid) on the stove over medium heat. Pour in a thin layer of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggplant slices, working in batches so as not to overcrowd them.
  • Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. If the eggplant soaks up all the oil, drizzle a little more into the pan before flipping them. Flip the eggplant slices over and immediately sprinkle with plenty of salt (and pepper if desired).
  • Transfer the eggplant slices to a baking sheet, pat the excess oil off the bottom with a paper towel if desired and place the baking sheet in the oven to keep the eggplant warm while you finish the rest of the eggplant slices. (It’s helpful to rinse and wipe out the pan and add fresh olive oil with each batch.)
  • Once all the eggplant is cooked, use the same pan to heat another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the corn kernels and partially cover the skillet, leaving a couple of inches gap (so the corn doesn't fly out of the pan). Cook while stirring or shaking occasionally, until the corn is charred, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly, stir in the feta and mint, then sprinkle over top of the eggplant rounds. Season again with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Eggplant with Corn and Feta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 355mg15%
Potassium 449mg13%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 263IU5%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 129mg13%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Eggplant with Corn and Feta on 100 Days of Real Food

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Comments

  1. Melissa Selby-Theut says

    August 06, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    I made this tonight and it was delicious! I was a little skeptical, but pleasantly surprised -- it's a new favorite! Instead of using frozen corn, we grilled corn, which we cut off the cob. And instead of breading and pan-frying the eggplant, I brushed it lightly with olive oil and grilled it with a little salt and pepper.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      August 07, 2020 at 9:46 am

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it! - Nicole

      Reply
  2. foysal@porsell says

    November 17, 2019 at 2:58 pm

    Making this tonight, eggplant is my favorite. I love eggplant rollatini, I make it without breading, I also add eggplant to my veggie tacos.

    Reply
  3. Ann says

    November 08, 2019 at 2:45 am

    5 stars
    It should be noted that eggplant is a rather capricious product because it absorbs a lot of oil. For this reason, I rarely cook them, I do not like fatty dishes. But I love them baked, and especially eggplant rolls with walnut sauce. I have not tried such a combination of tastes as you suggest. And I am planning to fix this in the nearest future :))) Thank you, this is a wonderful recipe, I will definitely save it.

    Reply
  4. Mohammed Jasim says

    November 07, 2019 at 10:45 am

    Hi Lisa,
    Eggplant is my favorite, i have try many of the flavors every one of them was good, but your's one is the best so far ,Eggplant with Corn and Feta never thought about that kind of flavor,

    Thanks for such a sharing..hope you will share more testy recipes...

    Reply
  5. Stephanie Syvertson says

    November 05, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    Making this tonight, eggplant is my favorite. I love eggplant rollatini, I make it without breading, I also add eggplant to my veggie tacos.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      July 04, 2022 at 10:21 am

      I'm not very adventurous with cheese. What mild cheese can I substitute? Mozzarella?

      Reply
      • 100 Days Admin says

        July 06, 2022 at 9:38 am

        Changing the cheese will definitely change the entire flavor profile for this recipe. Most recipes when using cheese and eggplants will be an eggplant parmesan. You could try ricotta as the texture is similar. - Nicole

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