How to Make Organic Vegan Eggplant French Fries

Remember all of those beautiful purple organic eggplants that we received in our CSA box? Even though I love Eggplant Parmesan - I couldn't eat it again! And it worked out because the mister came up with the most amazing solution - vegan eggplant french fries. They were amazing and even Eben gobbled them up - so they are definitely kid approved. While they aren't necessarily healthier for you than traditional french fries, they were a super yummy way to enjoy eggplant. Read on for the recipe and directions and whip up a batch to go with your veggie burger for Super Bowl weekend.

Step 1: Gather the Ingredients

• 3 organic eggplants
• organic olive oil 
• 1 1/2 cups organic flour
• 2 tablespoons salt 
• 4 teaspoons organic garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons organic parsley
• 2 teaspoons organic oregano
• 1 teaspoon organic black pepper  

Step 2: Make the Seasoning
In a bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 3: Slice the Eggplant
Peel and cut the eggplant into french fry shapes - cut them as thick as you like.

Step 4: Flour the Eggplant
Add your eggplant to the flour mixture and move around until each piece is completely coated.

Step 5: Fry the Eggplant
Start with about an inch of olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. The oil will be ready when a piece of eggplant immediately starts to fry. Fry each piece of eggplant for about 2 minutes, longer if your fries are thick. When they are golden brown remove them and place them on a towel and sprinkle with salt.

Step 6: Dip and Enjoy!
We served ours with a homemade vegan ranch dressing and veggie burgers - they were fantastic!