Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites
Per 1 serving · 260 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.3g6% of calories
- Carbs37g68% of calories
- Fat6.3g26% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites (260 g) has 214 calories, with 3.3 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 6.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
- Thiamine17%
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Niacin12%
- Folate (B9)16%
- Calcium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant
½ cup Almond milk
³⁄₁₆ cup Yellow corn grits
⅓ tbsp Olive oil
³⁄₁₆ fruit Lime- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
½ tsp Agave syrup
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with olive oil.
- 2
Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch wedges. Place in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt, and cover with almond milk. Let sit for 1 hour to draw out bitterness.
- 3
In a shallow dish, combine corn grits and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Remove eggplant from almond milk, shaking off excess. Roll each wedge in the corn grits mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Drizzle coated eggplant with olive oil and bake for 15-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Remove from oven and sprinkle with lime zest, salt, agave, and lime juice. Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (260 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7 μg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 63 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 11 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 113 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 344 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 46 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 37 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 20 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 214 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 41minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 30minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites?
One serving of Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites (1 serving) has 214 calories, which works out to 82 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 g of net carbs and 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites?
104 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites?
6.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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