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A neatly plated dish of keto eggplant Parmesan sits on a white plate. The dish features layers of breaded and fried eggplant slices, marinara sauce, and melted cheese on top, garnished with chopped herbs. A blue cloth is visible in the background.

Keto Eggplant Parmesan

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 291 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large eggplant cut into ½ inch slices
  • 1-2 tablespoons salt
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • cup almond flour
  • cup Parmesan cheese grated and divided
  • 1 cup low carb marinara sauce
  • 12 deli slices of mozzarella cheese
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Lay the eggplant slices out on a rack, and sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons salt. Allow to sit for 1 hour.
  • Rinse the eggplant and dry completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In one bowl, place ¼ cup of coconut flour.
  • In a second bowl, place two large eggs beaten.
  • In a third shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, ½ cup parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dredge the eggplant slices in the coconut flour on both sides, dip into the egg, and then coat in the almond flour mixture.
  • Place the coated slices on a baking sheet, and bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway through.
  • Spread ⅓ of the marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Add a layer of the baked eggplant on top.
  • Spread another ⅓ of the marinara and then top with 6 slices of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Add another layer of eggplant, then the remaining sauce and the last 6 slices of mozzarella cheese to finish.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has completely melted.
  • Garnish with more parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 2206mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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