Simply cut the eggplant into thin round slices. Season the eggplant slices with your favorite seasonings. Saute the slices in olive oil until they’re brown, caramelized, and delicious! 9. Low-Carb, Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic “Bread” Eggplant
Ensure that the butter or oil in the pan is piping hot. Fry the coated eggplant slices for about 5-10 minutes on each side, or until the surface is crispy and golden brown. Don't let them burn! Ensure that there is enough butter or oil in the skillet when cooking the eggplant. Add more as necessary: the eggplant slices absorb quite a bit of fat.
When I used to make Fried Eggplant with traditional breadcrumbs the net carbs were about 4 net carbs per slice of eggplant, not bad but start multiplying that time multiple slices and you will soon eat over the appropriate amount of carbs per day. However, our Low Carb Fried Eggplant is about 1 net carb per slice.
Crispy fried eggplant rounds coated in Parmesan cheese and pork rind breadcrumbs make a fun low carb appetizer or snack when served with Marinara sauce. Prep. : Slice the eggplant into 10-12 rounds, sprinkle them with salt and put in a colander to drain for 15 minutes.