Gluten-Free and Vegan

Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• Juice of 1 fresh grapefruit
• ½ tsp. grapefruit zest
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
2. Slice eggplant in half; then lay the flat portion of the eggplant flat on the surface and slice each half into 8 fry-like shapes using a sharp knife.
3. In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Add eggplant fries; gently toss to coat.
4. Place coated eggplant fries on prepared baking dish; bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Remove from oven; set aside to cool for 3 minutes.
6. Serve with a side of salsa or guacamole.
7. Enjoy.

MY BIO:

Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, Editor-in-Chief of TheHealthyApple.com is a Manhattan based Culinary Nutritionist, Personal Chef, Professional Recipe Developer and Food Writer specializing in simple Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free ‘Clean’ recipes for the home cook. Visit Amie on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.