Eggplant Lasagna Low Carb That Will Change Your Dinner Game
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A delicious low-carb alternative to traditional lasagna using eggplant.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Layer eggplant slices in a baking dish, followed by the meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for even eggplant slices.
- Pat eggplant slices dry to reduce moisture.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg