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Eggplant Gratin

For best flavor, dont skip step 1 -- salting the eggplant eliminates bitterness. The recipe can be halved easily.

Type: Vegetables
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

2   Eggplants - (abt 2 lbs) (medium)
2 tablespoons 30mlButter
1/2   Onion - finely chopped
2   Garlic - pressed
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround nutmeg
1 1/2 cups 355mlHeavy cream
3/4 cup 109g / 3.8ozAtkins Bread Crumbs

Recipe Instructions

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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