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Eggplant and Bacon Alfredo

Eggplant and Bacon Alfredo

August 3, 2017 by 9 Comments

Are you ready for this stick-to-your-rib noodle dish that just happens to be low-carb? Eggplant noodles soak up all of the bacon fat then is coated with a quick Alfredo sauce and tossed with crispy bacon.  Eggplant and Bacon Alfredo is a hearty dinner that everyone will love. Eggplant noodles are one of my new favorite things. Their spongy texture is perfect for soaking up sauce and fat without becoming too watery or too greasy. Recently we put up another eggplant noodle recipe featuring ...

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

August 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Eggplant is a surprisingly hearty vegetable that can make a great substitute for meat or noodles. This recipe for baked eggplant Parmesan is gooey, cheesy, comfort food at its best. The eggplant gets a crispy coating, topped with a generous serving of spicy tomato sauce and cheese. What could be better? Eggplant is naturally a little bitter, but it just takes one extra easy step to make sure it has a nice neutral flavor. Slicing the eggplant into rounds and sprinkling with salt to remove ...

Vegan Sesame Tofu and Eggplant

Vegan Sesame Tofu and Eggplant

May 2, 2017 by 3 Comments

This sesame tofu and eggplant recipe makes a wonderful light lunch, and is surprisingly vegan. The eggplant is julienned then tossed with a spicy Asian style marinade before it's cooked down into soft noodles. The tofu slices are crusted with sesame seeds then pan seared and caramelized with soy sauce. I love these eggplant noodles because the spongy texture allows them to soak up all of the flavors. I love zucchini noodles too, but sometimes it's nice to use something that's a little ...

Spicy Eggplant and Minced Pork

Spicy Eggplant and Minced Pork

July 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment

This is a simplified and shortcut version of my favorite Sichuan dish called Yu Xiang wherein eggplant pieces are coated in cornstarch, deep fried, and doused with a spicy garlic sauce. It’s better than takeout, for sure! Yields 4 servings of Spicy Eggplant and Minced Pork. The Preparation 1 medium eggplant, sliced crosswise 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup beef stock, or water 1 1/2 tablespoons ...

Keto Alfredo Sauce

Keto Alfredo Sauce

July 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Thick, savory, and so decadent you won’t be able to stop yourself from going back for more. That’s how we like to describe this keto alfredo sauce. For this recipe you just need cream, cheese, and a few spices to make the ultimate pasta sauce that can be prepared in no time.  Often, thick cheesy sauces are made using flour and butter to make a roux. However, this recipe completely bypasses this process, which makes it easier to cook, and low-carb friendly. This sauce thickens naturally ...

Vegan Teriyaki Grilled Eggplant

Vegan Teriyaki Grilled Eggplant

July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Satisfy your teriyaki cravings with this light and low-carb grilled eggplant! Perfect as a vegan side dish to pair with stir-fry cauli-rice or pan-seared tofu, this quick and simple veggie puts an Asian spin on one of my favorite veggies: the eggplant. Teriyaki was always one of my go-to orders when eating at a sushi restaurant. Whether it was teriyaki fried tofu or just a plate of teriyaki vegetables, I always felt like I was making a healthier choice, until I realized just how much ...

Keto Tortang Talong

Keto Tortang Talong

March 20, 2018 by 1 Comment

Chinese Eggplants are distinguished from other varieties by its color and size - usually dark lavender, long, and thin. They are sweeter and more tender than regular eggplants. Their skin is generally left on since its thinner and more pleasant tasting, thus preserving its texture, taste, and shape. This variety is abundant in Southeast Asia and can be found in a number of dishes - stir fried, stewed, fried, grilled, braised, baked! A simple, everyday meal of my childhood however is ...

Keto Eggplant Hash with Eggs

Keto Eggplant Hash with Eggs

February 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment

This eggplant hash is a great replacement for the classic potato hash but made keto-friendly! Instead of potatoes, this is made with diced eggplant pieces, halloumi cheese, and onion! A sunny side up egg is placed on top of the hash and the egg yolk oozes out and pairs perfectly with the eggplant hash. A perfect combination of a soft yet crunchy breakfast due to the eggplant and onion. Yields 4 servings of Keto Eggplant Hash with Eggs The Preparation 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 ...

One Pot Shrimp Alfredo

One Pot Shrimp Alfredo

August 29, 2017 by 9 Comments

There is no better comfort food than a creamy and decadent cheese sauce with rich bits of salty cheese. It’s true, alfredo sauce just cannot be topped...but it certainly can be improved upon, simplified, and healthied up. It just takes a few minor adjustments and some quick cooking tips to make this one pot shrimp Alfredo! My absolute favorite part of this one pan recipe is that it goes from raw shrimp to a creamy sauce so quickly! Because you are cooking everything in a series of quick ...

Keto Chicken Alfredo Zoodles

Keto Chicken Alfredo Zoodles

August 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment

This chicken Alfredo zoodles recipe is an easy low carb meal for the weeknights! Chicken Alfredo is such a classic dinner for the family, enjoy this one keto-friendly! I made these zoodles with chicken and a creamy, cheesy Alfredo base seasoned with one of my favorite seasonings, garlic. I then wilted some spinach and that is definitely the ingredient that seals this dinner together! Yields 4 servings of Keto Chicken Alfredo Zoodles The Preparation 3 medium zucchini 2 ...