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The best low-carb Eggplant Rollatini, made with thin slices of eggplant filled with a spinach and cheese ricotta filling, topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese. Repeat, adding marinara sauce, layer of eggplant, Mozzarella cheese and basil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until eggplant and zucchini soft, about 7 minutes. Spray breaded eggplant rounds and place sprayed-side-down on mesh-basket, then spray tops. I'm enjoying Summer's bounty this year thanks to the generosity of my neighbors. Baked Stuffed 3 Cheese Eggplant Roll Ups are a perfect dish for vegetarians and low carbers alike! If you’re unfamiliar with eggplant or just don’t know how to select a good eggplant for this dish, don’t I got you on this: look for these signs when selecting an eggplant. Spray the top of the breaded eggplant with olive oil spray, and sprinkle with salt. Nestle a single layer of eggplant slices into the sauce, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and give the eggplant a good coating of Pecorino. Bake uncovered at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden. Plus, the meaty goodness also goes perfectly with the nutty parmesan! Repeat until all the ingredients are used-sauce, eggplant, Pecorino-finishing with a layer of cheese. The overall seasoning of your eggplant Parmesan will depend on what marinara and Parmesan cheese you use. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons ricotta cheese over each eggplant. Repeat layering process until all the eggplant and cheese mixture is used. This keto eggplant Parmesan with marinara sauce is the perfect nutrient-packed keto meal prep for lunch or dinner! It doesn't matter whether you call it eggplant parmesan or eggplant gratin!. It's lightly breaded and fried, making it a tasty dish for the whole family. Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara Sauce made with sliced, breaded and fried eggplant layered with my favorite tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese is my idea of ultimate comfort food. Crispy fried eggplant rounds coated in Parmesan cheese and pork rind breadcrumbs make a fun low carb appetizer or snack when served with Marinara sauce. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 3½ hours. Bake the slices about 15-17 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the marinara is hot. Preheat to 360F. Presto Change-o! No frying, no breadcrumbs! Layer 2: add another layer of Eggplant, then follow with the remainder of the Lentils and another 1/3 of the Ricotta; Top it Off: add the remainder of the Eggplant to the Casserole, followed by the rest of the Vegan Ricotta. In a 12- by 15-inch baking pan, mix eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In my family, it has always been called sauce; whether we add meat to it or not. If you are a low carb-er you might be looking for other options than pasta. spices – I kept it simple with salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning. Meatballs. Pour remaining sauce on top of layers, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, evenly spread 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with nonstick spray. Add sauce and cheese and cook for 1-2 minutes more. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the remaining garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Eggplant is interesting because its so meaty in texture - … Pour 1 cup of Marinara Sauce over the dish, and swirl it together with the Ricotta to complete the Lasagna. Bake in a 400° regular or convection oven, stirring once, until eggplant is browned and soft when pierced, 30 to 35 minutes. Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan is a classic vegetarian Italian dish consisting of crispy baked eggplant slices, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese. However, if you want to make this in a 13×9 inch pan instead of a rimmed baking sheet that’s another option. Meatballs and marinara are a phenomenal duo, so you can already tell how epic this dish pairing will be. If you can take the heat, use spicy sausage! This is a perfect low carb and keto casserole - but yet everyone in your house can enjoy! Add 1/2 eggplant slices, overlapping if needed to fit, then top with 1/2 marinara sauce and 1/2 mozzarella, Repeat with remaining eggplant slices, marinara and mozzarella. 1 medium eggplant 2 cups marinara sauce (containing 2 tablespoons chopped basil, 4 cloves chopped garlic, sea salt) 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 tbs ghee Optional sides : 1-2 cups red peppers, fennel or zucchini, roasted or grilled. Dark, shiny, and smooth skin: Avoid dull-looking eggplants Spoon 1/3 of the vegan tofu ricotta over the eggplant slices and spread into an even layer. Even if you may not be a fan of eggplant, you will most certainly enjoy this cheesy stuffed recipe. Serve warm with Prego® Farmers’ Market Classic Marinara as a dipping sauce. Then top with some vegan parmesan cheese (about 2 tbsp), some marinara sauce and another layer of eggplant slices. in the breading and fry the eggplant in ghee, lard or coconut oil. Three brands I like: Muir Glen, Rao’s Homemade and Primal Kitchen. So I’ve come up with no-fry eggplant parmesan that delivers a delectable crunchy crust without the mess (and extra oil) that comes with deep-drying. Do you call it Sauce or Gravy? It’s baked eggplant parm mac and cheese! Ingredients in Eggplant Casserole. With my homemade marinara sauce, I like to add a sprinkle of salt and a few grinds of pepper between the layers of eggplant and cheese so that the final dish comes out well-seasoned. Eggplant Meatballs in Marinara Sauce is actually a meat-free recipe that is vegetarian and gluten-free. Eggplant parmesan and meatballs make for a mouth-watering Italian feast! This Eggplant Meatball recipe is made with roasted eggplant, creamy salty parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs and fresh basil and parsley packed into a balls, and then lightly fried, served topped with marinara sauce. This is my favorite way to enjoy eggplant all summer long! Easy Eggplant Lasagna is a tasty alternative to the carb-filled pasta version! Roasted Eggplant Parmesan Dip is an easy transformation of this classic Italian recipe. Top with half the ricotta mixture and 1 cup marinara. cheese – we’re using shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Top each slice with marinara (you do not have to completely cover with sauce) then sprinkle grated mozzeralla on top. That is the age-old question! Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking or casserole dish. Just omit the cheese and increase salt by 1/4 tsp. Not exactly old school, but somehow this dish brings the old world and 21st century tastes comfortably together. Fried Eggplant with Bread-less Bread Crumbs 2014-09-07 15:22:32 An easy to make baked casserole with the flavors of Southern France and Italy. It's healthy, comforting, and downright delicious. Best for serving two people or you will have to cook the eggplant in batches. 3. There's no tahini involved, but there is plenty of cheese and marinara. Low Carb Eggplant Parmesan (Eggplant Gratin), is a tasty casserole loaded with fresh eggplant, melted cheese, garlic, herbs, and marinara sauce. Lasagna with eggplant recipe is made extra tasty by roasting the eggplant and layering with italian sausage, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. I'm typically gifted with zucchini, squash, tomatoes and citrus but this past week I received some eggplant. Top with a layer of eggplant slices (see photo). Cook for about 8 minutes. No breading, just eggplants, cheese and a garlicky marinara. Repeat with all the eggplant. FRYING PAN/ SKILLET: Cooking eggplant Parmesan in a pan or skillet is traditional. eggplant ; turkey; marinara sauce – I look for marinara sauce with no sugar added. Step 4 Serve sauce over quinoa pasta. 4. Spoon a little marinara sauce in the bottom. Arrange a single layer of eggplant slices on top of the sauce. Preheat oven to 350 and place a 1/4 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of an 8 x 8 baking dish. Arrange a layer of eggplant slices. Top the eggplant with 1/2 of the cheese mixture. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, turning the eggplant half way through, until crispy and golden brown. Sheetpan Eggplant Parmesan. This is a delicious dish that is low carb, keto-friendly, and has no added sugar. How to select an eggplant? Layer 4 eggplant slices in a single layer and top with mozzarella cheese and basil. Repeat layers in baking dish one more time ending with cheese. The flavor tastes amazing with marinara. 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