Keto Cheesy Baked Eggplant Rolls are a low carb dream come true!
Typical pasta is one of the hardest things for low carb foodies to get over once they begin the diet. However, recipes like our Keto Cheesy Baked Eggplant Rolls remind us that you can still get your fix with a few minor adjustments. Obviously, this recipe doesn't include pasta, but it DOES take on a very similar taste and texture as stuffed pasta shells. This recipe allows you to enjoy the cheesy, flavorful goodness of traditional Italian dishes without the guilt!
The key ingredient that makes this dish possible is the eggplant. Once it's thinly sliced, it takes on a very similar texture as a pasta noodle. Eggplant has a richer flavor than ordinary pasta, plus it doesn't have the carbs–sounds like a win to me! Eggplant also has some other great health benefits that makes using this ingredient even better. Eggplant has been shown to protect the heart and arteries by limiting the absorption of bad cholesterol. It also is high in fiber, low in calories and, of course, low in carbs! It sounds like a powerhouse ingredient that you should've in lots of your keto recipes.
While the eggplant is important, don't forget the cheese! Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta come together to create a scrumptious mixture that really packs in the delicious flavor. This triple combination of cheese is like an Italian dream- all the classics in one dish! This cheese combo is also why this recipe is so reminiscent of a traditional pasta dish as these are the usual pasta cheeses that you know and love.
It's all about proper packaging when it comes to preparing this dish. To begin, make sure that you slice the eggplant nice and thin. It should be about 1/8 of an inch thick. You can use a mandolin slicer to make perfect eggplant slices or just use your professional knife skills to slice up the veggie! Many people peel eggplants but we like to leave the pretty purple outside layer on. It is where lots of the nutrients of the eggplant are stored and it adds a pretty touch to the dish.
Be mindful of how much you layer on a single eggplant slice because you don't want too much of it leaking out when you roll it up. Don't forget to place the rolled-up eggplant seam down in the baking dish so your hard work stays together! The result is a perfectly golden cheesy top and an explosion of flavor in the center. This dish is a real treat!
Cheesy Baked Eggplant Rolls are the perfect dinner idea. If you are a former pasta-holic then you HAVE to give this dish a chance. You can enjoy all the flavor and textures you love the most without any of the guilt. Serve it up to your family this week and get their seal of approval. Keto followers and those who aren't on a low carb diet will all go crazy for this recipe! We know you are going to love it!
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- 1 large eggplant
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 10 ounce package frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 1 large egg whisked
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup low-carb tomato sauce
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a glass baking dish.
- Trim the ends from the eggplant then slice them lengthwise to about ¼-inch thick.
- Take 8 eggplant slices and lay them flat on a greased baking sheet then bake for 10 minutes.
- Take 8 eggplant slices and lay them flat on a greased baking sheet then bake for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, spinach, egg, and garlic then stir well.
- Spread ½ cup of tomato sauce in the prepared dish.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture over the eggplant slices and roll them up around the filling.
- Place the eggplant rolls in the dish seam-side-down.
- Top with the rest of the tomato sauce and shredded cheese then cover with foil.
- Reduce the oven temp to 350°F and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is browned.
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The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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