Eggplant “Parmesan”

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So last week, I got a few requests for an eggplant parmesan recipe so…ask and you shall receive!

Truth time: as a gal on the Specific Carb Diet, pasta is something that I will always long for. I find myself craving pesto, or a good tomato sauce. Well friends, this dish took me there! It hit the spot!

With zucchini noodles, you get that slurpy texture, carb-y bulk, and aesthetic appearance of noodles! It’s a ten in my book!

So what did I make exactly? SCD Eggplant “Parmesean!”

It’s Grain and Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan, and Specific Carb Diet friendly!

Here’s what you need: (Serves 2)

1 red pepper
2 medium carrots
1/2 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 cup grape tomatoes (or 4 roma tomatoes)
splash of white wine (about 3 Tbsp)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
salt, pepper, and olive oil

1 eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1 cup almond flour
salt, pepper and healthy pinch of oregano
2 egg whites, beaten (or 1 whole egg) (Vegan option: plain, unsweetened almond milk)

2 zucchini, made into noodles on either a spiralizer, mandoline slicer, or sharp knife
OPTIONAL: Use your favorite pasta of choice! This is my favorite gluten free pasta!

8 olives, sliced
fresh basil, chopped

Tools:
Spiralizer or mandoline slicer
Food Processor
Tin foil (I use nonstick, and it is a game changer)
Nonstick frying pan
Good chef’s knife (Here’s the one I use and love)
Baking sheet
Two bowls
Olive oil spritzer (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice 1/4 inch rounds of the eggplant. Place the egg  whites (or almond milk) in a bowl. Place the almond flour and seasonings in another bowl. Dip the eggplant slices in the egg white, and then coat it in the almond flour. Repeat if desired. Place rounds on a tin foil-lined, olive oil-sprayed baking sheet. Spritz the slices with olive oil and then bake for 30 minutes, flipping once, halfway through.

Meanwhile, make your zucchini noodles with either a spiralizer, or mandoline. (Option: use your favorite pasta of choice. This is my favorite gluten free pasta!)

When you flip the eggplant, add the “noodlized” zucchini to the tray and bake it for the final 15 minutes, stirring once, halfway through.

Meanwhile, sauté the carrots and onion in 1 Tbsp of EVOO, salt, pepper and spices. Let them soften for about 4 minutes over medium-high heat. Then, add the peppers. Let those soften for about 3 minutes. Then, add the garlic and tomatoes. Let those cook for another 3 minutes. Then, deglaze the pan with white wine. Let it cook for about 2 minutes. Transfer to your food processor (careful, it’s hot!) and process until smooth.

Toss your “zoodles” with the sauce, top with the eggplant rounds, and garnish with the black olives.

Wow. Where to begin on this one!? First of all, this sauce was TERRIFIC! It’s so simple, but it’s just bursting with flavor! It’s made with all fresh, whole ingredients. It literally tastes like a stroll through the garden! And the olives give it a wonderfully salty punch. Just fabulous.

And the “zoodles” are slurpy and chewy! And by baking them briefly, they combe pliable and warm. It’s definitely not the stereotypical “raw” meal. I’ve been to raw restaurants, and I’m always disappointed because the meal is always cold!! I always think, this would taste so good if they just nuked it for about 30 seconds! haha — I know, that defeats the “raw” purpose, but I’m old fashioned: I like a warm plate of spaghetti!!

And the eggplant — SO GOOD!! The almond coating gives it this nutty richness. The outside is crisp, and then you get to the chewy and earthy eggplant center. I may have re-fallen in love with eggplant again 🙂

What a delightful meal. I hope you all are having a wonderful week!

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55 thoughts on “Eggplant “Parmesan””

    1. Hi Sierra! Yes. I have ulcerative colitis and have been in remission for six years now because I’ve been managing it with my diet. 👍🏼 Hugs and love xox

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  3. QuestIon? Where is the parmesan in this recipe? The reason I ask is, it says SCD allows for small amounts of parmesan, so is it just a personal limit per individual? I’m slowly learning about this–I found a sister I didn’t know I had, and she has ulcerative colitis controlled with infliximab infusions every two months, so I’m trying to expand my knowledge about the condition and how to manage it.

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    1. Hi Lisa, thank you for your question. There is no Parmesan in this recipe. Sorry I thought the quotes would have tipped that off! Yeah this is made with almond flour instead of Parmesan. You’re right – the SCD does allow for small amounts of Parmesan (and certain other cheeses) but i have found that my digestive system is significantly better without dairy whatsoever. But if you want, you could add a few Tablespoons to the almond flour if you wish! I’m sure that would be yummy!!! Hugs and love xox

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      1. Thanks for the clarification! Like I said, I’m completely new to this, but I’m trying to learn so I can cook my sister some awesome meals that won’t harm her remission. Keep on with the great tips! ❤

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  17. may I recommend oil cured sun-dried olives they are the best more flavor than american olives but not as strong as Greek, You are quit the chef and food stylist

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  18. Definitely have to try this recipe! I bought a spiralizer but haven’t used as much as we should. Oh and love the outfit (in photo)!

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