Step 1

Start by preparing the eggplant: wash the eggplant and trim off the green end. You can peel the skin if you like. Next, slice eggplant into 1/2" disks. Place all disks in colander or cooling rack set over baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and let sit for at least 30 minutes

Step 2

Next, melt butter in a bowl. Mix breadcrumbs, spices and Parmesan cheese in another bowl.

Step 3

Dip each eggplant disk into butter first, then breading mixture. Place on aluminum foil or parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in 400 degrees F oven for 15 minutes, then flip each disk and baked for 7 more minutes. The eggplant should be golden brown and the breading crispy.

Step 5

Serve as side dish, appetizer or use in eggplant Parmesan.