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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Eggplant Frico - low carb snack

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Ingredients:

  • 1 eggplant sliced into ½ inch thick circles
  • ½ tbsp of salt (approximately)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 rounded tbsp of grated Parmigiano Reggiano per eggplant slice
  • 1 rounded tbsp sauce per slice
  • 1 tbsp shredded mozzarella per eggplant slice
  • 1 piece of basil per eggplant slice

Roasting the Eggplant:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Generously salt the sliced eggplant and let sit for 15-30 minutes
  • Using a paper towel, wipe the "sweat" and most of the salt from the eggplant and place on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Brush with olive oil and roast for 30 minutes

Making the Frico:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Line a separate baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment paper
  • Create small mounds of grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Spread them out as shown
  • Bake for only 2 minutes
  • Remove from oven and quickly top with roasted eggplant, sauce, basil and shredded mozzarella
  • Return to oven and bake until the cheese is crispy! Let cool before eating