Vegan Cordon Bleu by @fitgreenmind

2h
Hard

2 servings

🍆

2

Eggplant

🧀

60 ml

Vegan Cream Cheese

🍅

50 g

Sun Dried Tomatoes

🌾

40 g

Flour

🧂

5 ml

Chicken Spice

💧

110 ml

Water

🍞

100 g

Breadcrumbs

🫗

120 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/19

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

  2. Step 2/19

    Pierce both eggplants several times all over with a fork.

    eggplant
    🍴fork

  3. Step 3/19

    Place the eggplants on the baking tray and roast for 45 minutes, until very soft.

    eggplant
    🍪baking tray

  4. Step 4/19

    Finely chop the 50 g sun-dried tomatoes while the eggplants roast.

    sun-dried tomatoes
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  5. Step 5/19

    Remove the roasted eggplants from the oven and let them cool until safe to handle.

    eggplant
    🍪baking tray

  6. Step 6/19

    Peel away the eggplant skins and discard them.

    eggplant

  7. Step 7/19

    Lay a sheet of cling film on the work surface and place one peeled eggplant on it.

    eggplant
    🫧cling film

  8. Step 8/19

    Press the eggplant flesh into a flat rectangle about 1 cm thick using the cling film.

    eggplant
    🫧cling film

  9. Step 9/19

    Spread 2 tablespoons vegan cream cheese over the flattened eggplant, leaving a small border around the edges.

    vegan cream cheese
    eggplant
    🥄measuring spoon

  10. Step 10/19

    Scatter half of the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the cream cheese.

    sun-dried tomatoes
    vegan cream cheese

  11. Step 11/19

    Use the cling film to roll the filled eggplant tightly into a cylinder, then remove the cling film.

    eggplant
    vegan cream cheese
    sun-dried tomatoes
    🫧cling film

  12. Step 12/19

    Repeat the flattening, filling, and rolling process with the second eggplant, remaining 2 tablespoons cream cheese, and remaining sun-dried tomatoes.

    eggplant
    vegan cream cheese
    sun-dried tomatoes
    🫧cling film
    🥄measuring spoon

  13. Step 13/19

    Whisk the 5 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon vegan chicken seasoning, and 110 ml water in a mixing bowl until a loose smooth batter forms.

    all-purpose flour
    vegan chicken seasoning
    water
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoon
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄whisk

  14. Step 14/19

    Place the breadcrumbs in a second mixing bowl.

    breadcrumbs
    🥣mixing bowl

  15. Step 15/19

    Dip each eggplant roll fully into the batter, coating all sides.

    eggplant
    all-purpose flour
    vegan chicken seasoning
    water
    🥣mixing bowl

  16. Step 16/19

    Roll each battered eggplant roll in breadcrumbs and press gently so the coating adheres.

    eggplant
    breadcrumbs
    🥣mixing bowl

  17. Step 17/19

    Heat the neutral frying oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

    neutral frying oil
    🍳frying pan

  18. Step 18/19

    Fry the breaded eggplant rolls for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crisp.

    eggplant
    neutral frying oil
    🍳frying pan
    🥢tongs

  19. Step 19/19

    Transfer the fried rolls to paper towel to drain excess oil, then serve hot.

    eggplant
    🥢tongs
    🧻paper towel

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Plant-based dairy alternative, Preserved foods, Liquids, Grains, Baking ingredients

Ingredients

Eggplant, Vegan cream cheese, Sun dried tomatoes, Flour, Chicken spice, Water, Breadcrumbs, Oil

Allergens

May contain soy, May contain nuts, Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Plant-based

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 11g, Carbohydrates: 66g, Dietary fiber: 12g, Total fat: 31g, Saturated fat: 5g, Sugars: 13g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 770mg, Calcium: 90mg, Iron: 4.2mg, Sodium: 680mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 10mg, Vitamin K: 18mcg, Folate: 70mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.4mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 15 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

2 hours 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

19 steps

Equipments

Utensils

fork, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoon, measuring jug, whisk, cling film, baking tray, frying pan, tongs, paper towel

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight meal, Vegan dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Austrian-inspired, German-inspired, European

Geographic

Germany, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Creamy, Soft, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Umami, Herby, Rich

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours after cooking), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in an oven or air fryer for best crispness), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate portions with parchment paper,Reheat from frozen in the oven until hot throughout)