<--here's the recipe for the lasagna <-- is making:
Here's a super simple recipe for Low Carb Eggplant Lasagna. If anyone is on the Anabolic Diet this might be a great addition to your menu. You can add browned seasoned ground beef or ground turkey to this recipe also for your protein. I've seen so many versions of this recipe I just found this one to be the most basic and easy to try if you are doing it for the first time. I'm sure lots of others will have versions that they have tried that they might want to add here too.
**Trick I learned also to make this recipe even better is to lay your eggplant out on a sheet pan after you slice it and salt it generously on both sides. Let it sit for a few hours then rinse and ring it out. The salt will break down the cell walls and then release the water that is trapped inside. that way your eggplant doesn't get too mushy in the recipe.
Eggplant Mock Lasagna
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs eggplants
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup low carb spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
italian seasoning
dried oregano
dried basil
Method
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Peel eggplant, if you wish, and cut into 1/4 inch thick round slices or lenth wise slices.
* salt and remove water now (see above tip) if desired for less soggy product
3. Lightly grease a medium sized casserole dish and place half of the eggplant on the bottom.
4. Top with 1/2 cup of parmesan, 3/4 cup mozzarella and 3/4 cup of sauce, sprinkle with spices.
*you could add cooked ground beef or turkey at this point also if desired.
5. Repeat layers and again, sprinkle with spices.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes or until eggplant is tender.
5. Uncover and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and once again, sprinkle with spices; bake or broil for about 5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted or browned under the broiler
<--tells Catherine that there will be plenty!