Name: Hot And Spicy Eggplant Patties
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 patties
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste; Olive oil, for cooking

Instructions

Peel the eggplant and dice it into small pieces. Place the diced eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
While the eggplant is resting, heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Rinse the eggplant under running water to remove the salt. Pat the eggplant dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced eggplant, sautéed onion and garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Using your hands, shape the eggplant mixture into small patties, about the size of your palm. If the mixture is too wet to hold its shape, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Once the patties are cooked through and golden, remove them from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Serve the Hot And Spicy Eggplant Patties hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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