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Eggplant Grilled Cheese

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 287.8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large eggplant (choose one that is wider rather than longer)
  • 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves freshly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • Redmond Real Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • coconut oil for frying (or ghee)

Instructions
 

  • Place almond flour and parmesan in a medium mixing bowl. Peel and slice your eggplant. I got about 4 slices which would make 2 “sandwiches”. Whisk egg in a small bowl. Finely chop basil and garlic. Warm-up your skillet and melt coconut oil or ghee for frying. Dip your eggplant in the egg mixture. Then drag your eggplant through the almond and Parmesan mixture. Make sure it is well coated. It will be a bit sticky. Do this for all your eggplant slices and fry in oil. Once browned flip to the other side. This will take 3-5 minutes per side on low to medium heat. When your eggplant is nice and crispy top *half * your eggplant with cheese slices and garlic basil mixture. To make a “sandwich”, place the remaining eggplant on the garlic basil cheese. Cover your skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt. Add salt and pepper to taste. Best served fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 287.8 | Fat: 22.3g | Protein: 14.7g | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fiber: 5.5g | P:E Ratio: 0.5