Low Carb Gluten Free Eggplant Stackers

Low carb breaded eggplant cutlets layered with tomato, mozzarella and basil!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 large Eggplant
- 1–2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup LC-Gluten Free Breading and Crusting Mix
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1–2 Large Tomatoes
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
- 1 bunch Fresh Basil
- Balsamic Vinegar for drizzling
Instructions
- Slice eggplant about 1/4″ thick
- Sprinkle salt on each side
- Place in colander for 15-30 minutes to reduce bitterness
- Rinse with cold water to wash away excess salt
- Pat dry with paper towels
- Preheat the broiler
- Oil a baking sheet
Set up 2 bowls:
- One with 1-2 eggs, beaten
- One with LC-Gluten Free Breading and Crusting Mix, spices and Parmesan Cheese, mix together with a fork.
Prepare Eggplant Cutlets:
- Dip eggplant slices in egg, then coat in the breading mixture
- Place on oiled baking sheet and drizzle with more oil
- Place on top rack of oven under the broiler
- Broil 3-5 minutes per side, watching to make sure they don’t burn
- Once broiled, place on paper towels or paper plates to cool
Assemble Eggplant Stackers:
- Slice tomato thick
- Slice fresh mozzarella thick
- Layer eggplant cutlets with thick sliced tomato, thick sliced fresh mozzarella, a few basil leaves and top with another eggplant cutlet
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Stacker
- Carbohydrates: 4