Low Carb Eggplant Bruschetta

A deliciously fresh Italian style appetizer, snack or side dish.
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Low Carb Eggplant Bruschetta (full recipe is on my website: HungryHappens.Net)

♬ original sound – Stella Drivas

I was on the fence about what to name these gorgeous eggplant slices. It’s quite similar to a pizza with no sauce, like a margarita pizza, with slices of tomatoes instead. I used regular mozzarella but fresh would be amazing here too.

I actually made these with the breadcrumbs, but almond flour can be subbed in to keep them gluten free. You can even use grated parmesan instead of the almond flour too.

The other beauty of this dish is that you can grill them on the barbecue too, 5-6 minutes per side (or until fork tender). While that’s happening, whip up the topping. Which is the best part.

eggplant bruschetta

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eggplant bruschetta

Low Carb Eggplant Bruschetta

4.83 from 17 votes
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 3 medium eggplants, slice in half lengthwise
  • 3 tbs olive oil (divided)
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian blend seasonings (divided)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 7 oz mozzarella, small cubes
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
  • 2 tbs grated parmesan cheese
  • Optional: chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Eggplant:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tbs olive oil, garlic, Italian herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Brush the mixture all over the flesh side of the eggplant halves. Bake or air fry until fork tender around 17 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cut two vertical slits into the flesh.

Topping:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, almond flour (or breadcrumbs), 1 tbs olive oil, 1/2 tsp Italian blend seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Once the eggplants are cooked, top them with this mixture evenly. Sprinkle each with grated parmesan cheese and place back in the oven until melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg

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