Ingredients for "breaded"eggplant
1 medium eggplant, sliced
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan
salt, pepper
1 egg beaten
For the Sauce:
15 oz. can tomato sauce (no sugar added or sugar free) I use Walden Farms
1 tbs. Italian Seasoning
1 cup shredded cheese from a block of cheese
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan
Preheat the oven to 400F
Make the coating by combining almond flour, flaxseed, grated fresh Parmesan, salt, pepper
Dip each slice of eggplant into the beaten egg, then into the coating mixture.
Heat a non-stick skillet and 1/4 cup coconut oil til hot, Fry the eggplant slices for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the coating turns golden brown.
While the eggplant is frying, mix the tomato sauce with seasoning. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce over the base of a baking dish
Add a layer of cooked eggplant, and pour over the remaining sauce. Add another 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, then finish with some fresh grated Parmesan.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted and turned golden brown. . Wait 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
8 carbs; 4 servings
adapted from stepawayfromthecarbs.com
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