Keto Eggplant Lasagna
Other savory keto recipe of eggplant you should save is keto eggplant Lasagna.
Made with eggplant, tomato meat sauce, cheeses and herbs, this keto food is easy to satisfy your taste buds while keeping you going on your diet. As it contains 29 grams of protein and only 330 calories per serving, you may still give it a try even when you are not on any low-carb diet. Let’s go for its recipe!
Keto Eggplant Lasagna
Course: Main, SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalOther savory keto recipe of eggplant you should save is keto eggplant Lasagna.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch-lengthwise slices
6 cups Hearty Tomato Meat Sauce
2 cups full fat ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
8 small fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tbsp dried oregano
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Bake in preheated oven for about 7 minutes each side.
- In a large mixing bowl, add ricotta, Parmesan and basil. Mix until well combined.
- Pour 2 cups of sauce into the bottom of an 8×13 baking dish. Spread half of the eggplant slices evenly onto the sauce. Layer with half of the ricotta mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Spread 2 cups of meat sauce evenly on top of the cheese. Layer with the remaining eggplant then second half of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
- Pour remaining 2 cups of meat sauce on top of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly across the entire dish. Sprinkle oregano on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and broil on high 5-8 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Serve it alongside a favorite low-carb drink if your prefer.