Delicious Eggplant Lasagna (Low Carb and Gluten-Free)

If you are looking for a low-carb, gluten-free, and delicious recipe, this is definitely it. We always prepare this eggplant lasagna by The Mediterranean Dish at home on weekends, and it never disappoints. How can you even say no to this tasty meal? It’s full of flavors and is super healthy.

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 eggplants (sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices)
• extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 15-oz tub part-skin ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups of park-skin mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese (divided)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 10 oz frozen spinach (thawed and fully dried)
• 1 cup of packed chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup of packed chopped fresh basil
• black pepper
• 2 cups of prepared pasta sauce of choice

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Instructions

Step 1:

Sprinkle kosher salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and set aside for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2:

Preheat the oven to 400F and place the rack in the middle.

Step 3:

Using a paper towel, wipe the eggplant slices very well. Dry it and remove any excess salt, then arrange it on a lightly oiled baking sheet. brush the top of the eggplant with extra virgin olive oil and roast in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the eggplant softens.

Step 4:

Prepare the ricotta filling while the eggplant is roasting. Beat the egg in a mixing bowl, then add ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, 1/4 cup of mozzarella, 1/4 parmesan garlic, oregano, spinach, and chopped herbs. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 5:

Remove the eggplant from the oven and turn the heat to 375F.

Step 6:

In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, pour a bit of the pasta sauce and spread evenly. Lay a few eggplant slices, followed by the ricotta filling and a thin layer of sauce. Repeat the process. For the final layer of sauce, sprinkle 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.

Step 7:

Tightly cover the dish with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes. After that, carefully uncover it and bake for another 10 t 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sides are browned.

Step 8:

Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Delicious Eggplant Lasagna (Low Carb and Gluten-Free)