Keto Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious Italian classic that has been around for centuries – and it’s been recently adapted to fit perfectly into a Keto diet. This version of Eggplant Parmesan is full of flavor, and it’s easy to make and customize to your own tastes.
The dish itself has origins in Southern Italy, dating back to the 1300s. At the time, eggplant was used as a substitute for meat, and the dish was simply called “all Parmigiana,” or “in the style of Parma,” since it was created in the region of Parma. It wasn’t until the late 1700s that the dish was renamed Eggplant Parmigiana, and it was made with layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Today, Keto Eggplant Parmesan is a perfect way to get the classic Italian flavors you love, without the carbs that can come with traditional versions. The dish is made with eggplant slices, cheese, and a Keto friendly sauce. The eggplant is lightly fried to give it a crispy texture and then layered with sauce, cheese, and more eggplant. The dish is then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is tender.
Making Keto Eggplant Parmesan is easy and only requires a few ingredients. You will need:
Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Keto friendly marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the eggplants into 1/2 inch slices.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Dip the eggplant slices into the egg mixture and then fry them in the pan until they are golden brown.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the fried eggplant slices over the sauce.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese over the eggplant slices.
- Top with 1 cup of the marinara sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Layer the remaining eggplant slices over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese over the eggplant slices.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Keto Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and easy way to get the classic Italian flavors you love, without all the carbs. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Give this classic Italian dish a try today and you won’t be disappointed!
