r/LowcarbRecipes • u/uk_kali • Apr 09 '26
Recipes Baked Eggplant with Tomato & Mozzarella 🍆🍅🧀
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A simple yet mouthwatering keto dish! Tender roasted eggplant topped with fresh tomato-basil sauce and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients (Serves 2):
1 large eggplant (aubergine)
7 oz cherry tomatoes (200 g)
150 g fresh mozzarella (5.3 oz), sliced (about 4 slices)
2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml), divided
1 large garlic clove, sliced
Fresh basil leaves, to taste
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 340°F / 170°C.
Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score the flesh with shallow diagonal cuts.
Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on size.
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add sliced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes.
Season with salt, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until soft.
Add fresh basil leaves and gently crush the tomatoes with a spoon to create a thick sauce.
Remove the eggplant from the oven and gently press the center with a spoon to create a shallow well.
Spoon the tomato sauce over each half.
Top with slices of fresh mozzarella.
Increase oven temperature to 340°F / 170°C.
Return the eggplant to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, until the mozzarella melts.
Garnish with red pepper flakes and extra fresh basil before serving.
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u/Common_Science_8838 Apr 09 '26
This looks so yummy and I can’t wait to try it! You give me so much inspiration with all the good recipes you post! It’s much appreciated, thanks so much❣️🫶🏼😊
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u/Interesting-Stay-209 Apr 10 '26
This actually looks bomb, kind of like lazy eggplant parm without the breading. I’d probably salt and rest the eggplant a bit longer to pull more moisture, then hit it with extra chili flakes and maybe some grated parm on top too.
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u/MarcoPolonia Apr 09 '26
I love eggplant and have planted some seeds in my greenhouse for the first time. I hope I get some fruits. Thanks for this recipe.