With only 5g net carbs, Perfect Roasted Eggplant is a delicious dish that’s quick and easy to make. Whether it’s served as a side dish or a snack, this recipe will surely become a family favorite.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or tasty side dish, you can never go wrong with roasted vegetables. This Roasted Eggplant recipe, in particular, is simple and quick, perfect for anyone short on time but big on hunger.
One of the many great things about this eggplant recipe is how easy it is to make. With only a few simple steps and ingredients, your once-boring eggplant is transformed into savory, tender, bite-sized pieces everyone, including picky eaters, will love.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Roasted Eggplant is quick and easy to make. With so few ingredients, from prep to table, your total cook time is about 30 minutes.
- Eggplant is low in carbs and high in antioxidants.
- You will love having this healthy snack in the fridge for when you’re peckish or to add to salads or keto wraps.
Is Eggplant Keto?
Roasted Eggplant, just like other vegetables, is a very keto-friendly dish. Not only is eggplant high in fiber — meaning you’ll feel fuller faster and longer — one cup of diced eggplant only contains about 5 grams of net carbs.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Eggplant, washed
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F
2. Cut the eggplant into about 1-inch cubes or slices.
3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and toss with salt and olive oil.
4. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden and soft all the way through.
Variations
Air-frying instead of roasting eggplant is another great cooking option. All you need to do is follow the same prep steps and pop your eggplant pieces in your air fryer. You’ll need to adjust your cooking time to 10 minutes, or until the eggplant is soft all the way through.
If you want to add a little more flavor to your Perfect Roasted Eggplant, it’s really easy to do. Smoked paprika, black pepper, turmeric, and curry spice are all great options to help create a more complex, bold flavor.
FAQs
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days. I would not recommend freezing; Eggplant’s porous texture will get soggy during the thawing process.
You can pop them in the air fryer for 2 -3 minutes, lightly warm them in a pan on medium heat, or pop them into the microwave for 1 -2 minutes.
Roasted Eggplant is also great for serving with 3 Ingredient Keto Grilled Chicken or Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin. Just add a salad or a helping of Mashed Cauliflower to complete the meal.
Perfect Roasted Eggplant
Ingredients
- 1 Large Eggplant washed
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F
- Cut the eggplant into about 1 inch cubes.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and toss with salt and olive oil.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden and soft all the way through.
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