Try It – Eggplant Cutlets – lazy chef style

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Good morning, everyone! I’m so excited to share a new discovery I found at the grocery store!

Last night, I had only about 1 hour between work and kickball (update: I am getting GOOD! – not just better, but actually GOOD – even the Mister confirmed ;) . I forgot to put a meal in the crockpot, so I was really ‘winging it.’ Then I remembered a new product that caught my eye at the grocery store this weekend.

Now, while Dominex Eggplantlooked new to me, apparently they’ve been the experts in eggplant for 25 years! Convincing, yes, but hasn’t Kid Cuisinebeen around just as long? (blech!) Before jumping to conclusions, I figured I’d let my army of tastebuds take on Mr. Dominex, one bite at a time.

I decided I’d make and Eggplant Parmesan sandwich. I pan-fried the cutlet for about 1 minute on each side (I used PAM, no oil!).

I then plated with an Arnold Sandwich Thin and melted slice of provolone.

I heated up some pizza sauce — cuz no one likes a dry sandwich!

dear. me.

Just take a good look at that little guy. Wowzers. For only about 275 calories total, I experienced the closest thing to fried food in YEARS. It almost felt wrong! But then I remembered Dominex products contain ZERO trans-fat and very little total fat. Mama Mia!

When the Mister and I got home from kickball, he was whining that he was “soooooo hungry.” When I mentioned the eggplant cutlets, he turned his nose at me. I gently reminded him that an Eggplant Parmesan sandwich is quite similar to his favorite dish of all time (he still wasn’t buying it). On the verge of snapping at him (he was driving me mad!), I kept my composure and told him this was his only option. Defeated, he agreed.

Not wanting to miss my “I-told-you-so” moment, I peered my head out of the hallway to watch him eat it. SUCCESS! I’m pretty sure that if he didn’t know I was watching him, he would have let his state of euphoria shine through — at least that’s what I’m telling myself ;)

14 Responses to “Try It – Eggplant Cutlets – lazy chef style”

  1. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg said:

    Yum!!! That looks delicious! I’ll have to be on the lookout for it the next time I go to the store.

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  2. Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) said:

    That looks GOOD! I always go for the Boca Chik patty for my fried food fix. ;)

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  3. Heather (Heather's Dish) said:

    that’s so funny…nate would totally do the same thing…”there’s no meat!!!” i’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for those at the store from now on :)

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  4. Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place said:

    i’ve never tried eggplant anything before…but I’m really eager to try it out!

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  5. Run Sarah said:

    Those look awesome, how fun!

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  6. Tiffany said:

    Ahh those look soo good! I love that they are “the eggplant people”. :D I must go find some now!

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  7. MelissaNibbles said:

    That looks delicious!

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  8. Freya said:

    Holy eggplant, that looks incredible!!!

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  9. Jessica @ The Process of Healing said:

    Oh yum… i’ve never seen that in my stores but I will be on the look out!

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  10. Sarah said:

    This sammie looks so good!!! What a great quick dinner dish.

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  11. Paula said:

    Oh, so good! I have tried the Trader Joe’s version and they never disappoint.

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  12. glidingcalm said:

    hahahahaha that story about your mister man is hilarious!!!!! but hot dang that sammy does look incredible!!

    i want to try to find them when i get home from india!!

    HUGS!
    gc

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  14. Lindsay (Waking Up Hungry) said:

    OMG! I must have one NOW!!!!! Those look so good!

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