Mediterranean Eggplant Cakes

1 large eggplant, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon parsley
2 tablespoons fresh basil
salt and pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Bake eggplant in the oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Remove the eggplant from the oven and combine with egg, bread crumbs, parmesan and spices.
4. Refrigerate mixture until cool to the touch, then form mixture into patties and cover with flour.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry patties, flipping once, until crisp and browned.

Makes 6 servings