Once upon a time, in a bustling kitchen filled with the savory scents of culinary delights, there lived a passionate home cook named Mia. Mia’s love for experimenting with flavors knew no bounds, and she was always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes to create.
One sunny afternoon, as Mia browsed through her garden, she marveled at the abundance of fresh produce awaiting her culinary touch. Her eyes fell upon a plump and vibrant eggplant, its glossy skin beckoning her to transform it into something extraordinary.
Inspired by her love for hearty and wholesome dishes, Mia decided to craft a Completely Keto Stuffed Eggplant that would tantalize the taste buds and delight the senses. With a gleam of excitement in her eyes, she set to work, gathering her ingredients and preparing her kitchen for culinary magic.
As the eggplant roasted to tender perfection in the oven, Mia sautéed a medley of onions, peppers, and mushrooms until they were golden and caramelized, infusing them with rich and savory flavors. She then mixed together crushed almonds, muenster cheese, and a blend of aromatic spices to create a delectable filling that would elevate the dish to new heights.
With the filling ready and the eggplant perfectly roasted, Mia carefully sliced open the eggplant and generously stuffed it with the savory mixture, ensuring that every bite would be bursting with flavor. After a quick dip in a mixture of egg and water, the stuffed eggplant was gently fried in olive oil until golden and crisp, ready to be served as the star of the dinner table.
As Mia plated the masterpiece, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that her Completely Keto Stuffed Eggplant would bring joy and delight to all who tasted it. With a flourish, she garnished the dish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and served it with pride, eager to share her culinary creation with her loved ones. And as they took their first bite, Mia’s heart swelled with happiness, knowing that she had truly created something special.
Ingredients
Eggplant slices
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- 1 cup crushed almonds
- 1 cup olive oil for frying
Filling
- 8 oz muenster cheese
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1/2 purple onion
- 3 Tbsp olive oil for frying
- 4 white button mushrooms sliced
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
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Cut each eggplant into 8 pieces lengthwise and beat the egg with water. Put the beat egg in one bowl and the crushed almonds in another. Then dip and coat each slice in egg and then in the crushed almonds.
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Fry the eggplan in the oil in a frying pan on high or medium until each side is brown and crusty.
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Fry the onions and pepper in oil until they soften up. Then add the mushrooms in and continue frying for a few more minutes. Slowly mix in the eggs to the pan with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Keep frying until the mix starts to harden up.
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Spread the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and spoon the filling onto each eggplant slice. Top each slice with the muenster cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Recipe Notes
