Eggplant Fritters With Orange Ginger Salsa #SundaySupper

 

Tender baby eggplant fritters coated with lentil flour served with a tangy fresh orange ginger salsa makes a high fiber snack and a great appetizer. It’s Super bowl Sunday and my Sunday Supper team is doing a tailgating Super Bowl theme. In all the 17 years I have been here in the Sates, I have watched the Super Bowl with great excitement every year. The ads, the games, the entertainment and the snacks are all a part of Super Bowl. This year I was really excited to see the Washington Redskins come quite close J  but they since they did not make it to the finals, I will be rooting for the Baltimore Ravens!! Every year we have a Super Bowl party with friends and this year along with my home-made hummus I will be taking my eggplant fritters with a zesty orange salsa.  These eggplant fritters are super easy to make and can be eaten plain or with a sauce or dip. You slice the eggplant, dip it in a chickpeas batter and fry it in peanut oil or a healthy oil of your choice. I have tried baking the fritters, but it’s not the same so this is one of those occasions when frying becomes acceptable. Draining the fritters on paper towels as soon as you make them drains and removes most of the oil. The lentil batter adds a nice crunch and a healthy dose of fiber to the fritter. If you’re an eggplant lover you must try this dish. It is yummy crunchy and will change the way you eat eggplant.

 

 

Nutrition Wise!

The elusive eggplant is a favorite of mine. Eggplants are bursting with phytonutrients that act as antioxidants that help to reduce the number of free radicals in the body which damage cells and may contribute to certain diseases, including some cancers and heart diseases. Eggplants are also a good source of dietary fiber, which can help improve cardiovascular and digestive health. Lentil flour adds a nice dose of fiber and protein and curicumin aka turmeric add some antioxidant power.

 

 

Check out all these fabulous dished from my Sunday Supper Team !  Some great party food here ! Yummm !

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks:

• All American Ranch Cheese Ball from The Weekend Gourmet
• Arancinis from My Cute Bride
• Bacon Double Cheese Burger Dip from In the Kitchen with KP
• Bacon Kettle Corn from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Baked Crab Cakes from The Meltaways
• Buffalo Chicken filled Pull-Apart Loaf from Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Buffalo Chicken Pizza On A Stick from Neighborfood
• Buffalo Tofu Bites from Soni’s Food
• Buttermilk Fried Pickles from Mooshu Jenne
• Cheddar Cheese and Onion Ciabatta from Family Foodie
• Cheeseburger Bites from Momma’s Meals
• Cheesy, Beefy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
• Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
• Chorizo and Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates in a Smokey Tomato Sauce from The Roxx Box
• Cranberry Glazed Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
• Easy White Queso with Chorizo from Supper for a Steal
• Eggplant Lentil Fritters With Orange Salsa from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• #GlutenFree 7 Layer Bean Dip from Cooking Underwriter
• Gulf Coast Smoked Tuna Dip from 30A Eats
• Ham & Cheese Crescents from Masala Herb
• Ham Crescents {Schinkenhoernle} #GlutenFree from Galactopdx
• Little Filo Cheese Rolls from Food Lust People Love
• Mini Crab Bites from Webicurean
• Muffuletta Skewers from Magnolia Days
• Peach Jalapeno Fritters from I Run for Wine
• Philly Cheesesteak Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Pizza Pretzel Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Pizza Wontons from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Refried Black Beans with Pita Chips from Basic N Delicious
• Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip from girlichef
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Stamp & Go! from The Lovely Pantry
• Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates from Noshing with the Nolands
• Tandoori Spiced Popcorn from MarocMama
• Wonton Cones Filled with Oriental Salad from Simply Gourmet

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Main Dishes:

• Bacon-Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs from Damn Delicious
• Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders from The Foodie Army Wife
• Chicken in Passion Fruit Crunch from The Urban Mrs.
• Four Quarters “Grilled” Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Bleu Cheese Veggie Slaw from Mama.Mommy.Mom
• Green Chile Cheeseburgers from Juanita’s Cocina
• Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Spinach from Ruffles & Truffles
• Ham and Cheese Sliders from Hip Foodie Mom
• Marinated Rump Steak with Chimichurri Sliders from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Meatball Sub Sliders from Country Girl in the Village
• Oven-Fried Catfish Fingers with Mango-Chili Dip from Pescetarian Journal
• Pigs in Sleeping Bags from Comfy Cuisine
• Turkey Sliders with Roasted Tomatoes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Desserts:

• Marshmallow Caramel Corn from Mom’s Test Kitchen
• Shortbread Brownies from Baker Street
• Smores Blossom Cookies from Chocolate Moosey
• Sweet Little Pastries from Happy Baking Days
• Sweet Potato Cake Pops from Ninja Baking
• Toddler Truffles from In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Vegan “Hamburger Helper” Soup from What Smells So Good?

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Tablescape: 10 Tips For A Winning Superbowl Buffet Table from An Appealing Plan

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