Nothing beats keto baked eggplant Parmesan slices!
Simple sides are the best sides, right? If you want a side that is loaded with deliciousness but is very easy to throw together, then baked eggplant Parmesan is where it's at! Flavorful, yet simple, this recipe is the perfect addition to your low carb dinner or lunch. If you're in the mood to try something a little different this week, then you should definitely take a look at this fantastic little dish! It's SO yummy.
Traditionally, eggplant parmesan is made with breadcrumbs which are definitely not low carb. Our recipe eliminates the breadcrumbs and relies heavily on cheese instead. Cheese not only makes these eggplants incredibly flavorful and keto-approved, but the cheese also adds some great fats that you need on a keto diet. Hurray for cheese!
Eggplant is probably the most underappreciated produce on the planet. That's a real shame, too because it's absolutely amazing if prepared correctly. Our keto baked eggplant Parmesan slice recipe shows just how easy it is to transform eggplant into an AMAZING dish that will keep you coming back for more. All it requires is about 10 minutes of prep time where you brush the eggplant with a cheesy concoction and bake until golden perfection. Easy peasy! Keto-friendly dishes just don't get much better than this.
Eggplant also has some great health benefits, adding vitamins and minerals to your diet. Eggplant has been shown to help improve digestion, decrease the risk of cancers, helps promote healthy bones, and also can even increase brain function. Keep that beautiful purple skin on the eggplant as that is where a lot of these beneficial nutrients are found. When you bake the eggplant, the skin will get nice and soft, adding flavor and keeping the eggplant as healthy as possible.
You may be asking yourself when's the perfect time to serve up this amazing food. When isn't it a good time?! Baked eggplant Parmesan works well as an appetizer before a meal or a side to compliment the meal. We love to eat this alongside grilled chicken, baked salmon and it also is great with a nice sirloin steak. Eggplant can really be paired with anything, making it a wonderful keto option.
However, if you fall in love with this recipe (and we know you will!), then you'll quickly see that this is a great snack food, too! Make a tray of these baked eggplant parmesan slices and enjoy them hot out of the oven. No need for potato chips or carb-heavy fruits as a snack when you have eggplant! You can even eat eggplant parmesan as an entire meal, eating the eggplant in place of a protein. It is a great vegetarian option for sure! Keto-friendly AND tasty makes this recipe an instant hit.
If you're tired of the same old same, then it's time to kick things up a notch with your weekly meal plan. Try this incredible low carb recipe for yourself, and you'll wonder what took you so long to discover it! In as little as 40 minutes you can enjoy this yummy side on your very own table. See for yourself why this recipe is an instant crowd-pleaser.
| Servings: |
- 1 large eggplant
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- salt and pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice the eggplant into 8 thick slices and place them on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper then bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned.
- Combine the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, oregano, and thyme in a bowl.
- Flip the eggplant slices and bake until just browned again.
- Brush the eggplant slices with beaten egg then sprinkle with the cheese mixture.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and browned, about 10 minutes, then serve hot.
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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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