EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA BAGEL - ABE'S BagelsABE'S Bagels

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, cut into 8 thick slices
• ½ cup plain flour
• 1 egg, whisked
• 1 cup panko crumbs
• ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil
• 1 cup passata sauce
• 1 tablespoon basil pesto
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 200g fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices
• Sea salt
• Cracked pepper
• 4 x The Natural ABE'S Bagels, sliced
• Baby basil leaves, optional