Eggplant Gratin Recipe - Cooking Index
For best flavor, dont skip step 1 -- salting the eggplant eliminates bitterness. The recipe can be halved easily.
Type: Vegetables2 | Eggplants - (abt 2 lbs) (medium) | |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Butter |
1/2 | Onion - finely chopped | |
2 | Garlic - pressed | |
1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Ground nutmeg |
1 1/2 cups | 355ml | Heavy cream |
3/4 cup | 109g / 3.8oz | Atkins Bread Crumbs |
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Peel eggplant and slice lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and place in a colander for 15 minutes to drain.
In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Mix in nutmeg and cream; cook 1 minute.
Rinse eggplant slices and pat dry. Arrange slices in 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Pour cream mixture over eggplant. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs.
Bake 45 minutes until the cream is thickened, browned and bubbly and the eggplant is tender.
This recipe yields 8 servings.
Carbohydrates: 10.5 grams
Net Carbs: 7 grams
Fiber: 3.5 grams
Protein: 3.5 grams
Fat: 20 grams
Calories: 221
Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com
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