To some they are aubergines, to others they are eggplants … but whatever you call them these colourful aubergine/eggplant towers are low in carbs, but high on flavour. This delicious starter or side dish requires minimal preparation: just slice and stack the ingredients for an impressive presentation with all the wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean.
Serves Four
9g net carbs per serving
Basil Dressing
8 oz. (225g) fresh basil9g net carbs per serving
Basil Dressing
½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
1 garlic clove
½ tsp salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 eggplant (about 17 oz/500 g each)
9 oz. (250g) fresh mozzarella cheese log
2 tomatoes (about 5 oz/140 g each)
2 tbsp olive oil
5 oz. (150g) fresh basil
4 oz. (110g) cherry tomatoes
Instructions
can be seen here
Did you know that aubergines/eggplants are full of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre! 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. A 100g serving of raw aubergine/eggplant provides: 25kcal 1g protein 0.2g fat 6g carbohydrate 3.4g fibre. Aubergines are high in fibre and low in fat and therefore recommended for those managing type 2 diabetes or managing weight concerns.
There is more to read about the health benefits of aubergines/eggplants here Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas and articles within this blog, but please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
35 comments:
...something to try this summer.
Yum! 😋
Don't they look fab!
Very tasty! I like de aubergines!
An unusual idea and quite pretty. I bet it tastes good, too.
That looks good.
I put my eggplants in the ground at the garden last week! This looks like something new to try this summer
These look very yummy! Stay safe! Valerie
They do look and sound good.
I grew up calling them eggplants (and they were rarely served). They are more often aubergines now - and need to feature more often.
Hello,
Looks very good, I like eggplant. YUM! Take care, enjoy your new week!
Yum.
Stay safe. Stay healthy.
AND...I didn't know egg plant was also called aubergine.
That looks good!
Yum! Three ingredients that go so perfectly together!
Looks delicious. I think I could eat more than one tower. A whole load of tenements, no less.
God bless.
We like eggplants at my house and eat them often.
I love aubergines! :-)
Greetings from London.
That does look flavorful...
What a wonderful idea, Jan. That looks delicious and healthy, too! I hope you had a lovely weekend.
It been a while since I tried egg plant
Looks lovely.
Oh my! That is just so pretty.
Delicious!!! I love... Have a great week...
They do look so good but sadly I am not really a fan.
I haven't had eggplant in ages. Had a little in my food yesterday, but very little.
OOh I love aubergines !! Thanks so much for this fabulous recipe Jan !! I often cook it...
I cut it into slices, add a little salt, and after a while I batter it in egg and then in flour, and fry it in a pan with a little olive oil.
I wish you a very nice afternoon, stay safe and well , and biig hugs,
Caty
I LOVE eggplant. Growing them this year!
Happy Cooking, Jan and Eddie.
Looks so good! Thanks Jan! I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy! Big Hugs!
These look lovely and easy enough for me to make! Take care, Sue xx
Nice! Looks good!
Looks great. Hubby used salt to get the water out - wrong or right?
Yum!!!xxx
Something worth trying!
This looks good! I haven't made eggplant in a while, thank you for the new recipe!
a slightly different version of this is my favourite starter! Sadly my partner won't eat aubergine so i very rarely vook with it myself
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