Berenjenas a la Parmesana (Keto)
Keto Eggplant Parmesan
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Paraguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Layers of tender, baked or lightly fried eggplant slices, rich tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, baked until bubbly and golden. The keto version ensures the tomato sauce contains no added sugar and the eggplant is not breaded with flour.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil, crushed tomatoes (sugar-free), garlic, onion, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce. Ensure eggplant is not breaded with flour or breadcrumbs before frying/baking. Request no carby side dishes.
Watch out for
Sugar in the tomato sauce is very common. Flour or breadcrumbs used to bread the eggplant before frying. Often served with bread or pasta.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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