Marsha Merington

Sep 1, 20201 min

Is Eggplant Keto Friendly?

Roasted Eggplant topped with Buffalo Mozzarella & Pomegranate

Yes, Eggplant is a low carb vegetable. Eggplant is actually a great vegetable for the Keto diet!

It's low carb, as well as nutritious. It is also loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals!

1-cup serving, that serving has 6.2 grams of net carbs.

Just like brussel sprouts, people either love it or hate it

Eggplant makes a great pasta alternative especially to create your favorite lasagna, mini eggplant pizzas. or simply baked in parmesan.

Or simply try it pan fried or roasted Eggplant topped with Buffalo Mozzarella & Pomegranate

Preparing Eggplant

Trim off the top and bottom of the eggplant and remove the stems and leaves. If desired, peel away the thick skin


 
Slice into 1/2-inch to 1-inch rounds. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and generously sprinkle each slice of eggplant with salt.

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