Keto eggplant Lasagna
80 Minutes
Ingredients
For the lasagna:
- 2 large eggplant (aubergine)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups (500g) full fat ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100g) Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cups (150g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp. dried oregano
- salt & pepper
For the meat sauce:
- 1 lb. (450g) ground (minced) beef (5% fat)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 2 x 14 oz. (400g) cans whole tomatoes, with liquid
- 4 tbsp. tomato paste (puree)
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- salt & pepper
For the sauce:
- Place a large pot/saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook the beef until brown. Drain off any excess fat from the meat and add in the onion, garlic and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onion has softened.
- Next, add in the tomatoes and break them up with a spatula. Mix in the tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for around 30 minutes, until sauce has reduced.
For the lasagna:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 8x13 inch (20x33cm) baking dish with oil.
- Cut the ends off the eggplants and slice lengthwise in ¼ inch slices (approximately 10 slices in total).
- Brush each slice of eggplant with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Bake in the oven for 6-7 minutes each side.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan and basil.
- Pour 2 cups of the meat sauce into the bottom on the oiled baking dish, then place half the slices of eggplant in a layer over the top. Spread over half of the ricotta mixture and ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the process layering the remaining eggplant, ricotta mixture and another ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Finally layer the 2 remaining cups of sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and oregano. Cover with tin foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and broil (grill) on high for another 5-8 minutes until the cheese is golden on top. Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
VEGAN
V
VEGAN
V
VEGATARIAN
VT
VEGATARIAN
VT
HIGH PROTEIN
HP
HIGH PROTEIN
HP
GLUTEN FREE
GF
GLUTEN FREE
GF
LOW CARB
LC
LOW CARB
LC
CONTAIN NUTS
N
CONTAIN NUTS
N
DAIRY FREE
DF
DAIRY FREE
DF
MEAL PREP
MP
MEAL PREP
MP
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Macro Nutrients
Protein
Fats
Carbs
Calories
8
Servings