Aubergine / Eggplant Melts : Low Carb : Keto : Vegetarian

Choose a glossy, plump aubergine (eggplant) to make this warming vegetarian main course. 

Ingredients 

Serves Four

7g carbs per serving

3 tbsp. olive oil

2 aubergines (eggplants), halved lengthways
4 tomatoes

1 x 150g ball mozzarella, drained

seasoning to taste

handful basil leaves 

Method

1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

2. Drizzle the oil and seasoning over the aubergine and bake in the oven for about 30/35 minutes, until softened.

3. Meanwhile, slice the tomatoes and mozzarella, then arrange on top of the aubergine.

4. Return to oven for another 5 mins or until the cheese has melted.

5. Scatter over some basil leaves. 

Tip

Why not jazz this up a little and cover each half with pesto, before adding the other ingredients.

You could also add a handful of sliced mushrooms with the sliced tomatoes.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with cauliflower couscous and/or green salad.

From an original idea here

Aubergines/Eggplants:

Are full of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre. Along with tomatoes, potatoes and bell peppers, the aubergine (solanum melongena) belongs to the nightshade plant family (Solanaceae). In fact, aubergines grow in a manner much like tomatoes, hanging from the vines of a plant that grows several feet in height. They have a deep purple, glossy skin encasing cream coloured, sponge-like flesh dotted with small, edible seeds. In addition to the classic purple variety, aubergines are available in other colours including lavender, jade green, orange and yellow and in a range of shapes and sizes. The most popular variety of aubergine looks like a large, pear-shaped egg, hence the American name ‘eggplant.’ 

The modern aubergine owes its origin to the wild version that is native to South East Asia. Prior to the middle ages it was introduced in Africa before spreading throughout Europe and the Middle East. For centuries aubergines were enjoyed more as a decorative garden plant than as a food due to its bitter taste. 

Nutritional highlights:

Aubergines are an excellent source of dietary fibre. They are also a good source of Vitamins B1 and B6 and potassium. In addition it is high in the minerals copper, magnesium and manganese.

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All the best Jan