Low Carb Eggplant Enchilada Casserole Food

EGGPLANT ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Note: I made up this recipe on the fly, so all measurements are guesstimates only. I work by the season, taste, season some more method, so adjust the spices to your liking. Also, I made my own enchilada sauce with stuff I had on-hand, but a large can (24 oz) is about the amount you'll need.
• Cut the eggplant and potatoes into rounds about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
• Dice into small cubes. (I have an onion chopper that does this for me very quickly -- ).
• In a large skillet, saute the eggplant and potatoes for 5-10 minutes, adding seasonings and adjusting as desired. Don't cook so long that the eggplant gets mushy-the potatoes will still be crunchy.
• Slice enough cheddar to put one or two pieces in each tortilla.
• Put a layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9" x 13" dish.
• Soften the tortillas by heating them in a skillet or the microwave so that they will roll without breaking.
• Fill each tortilla with a slice of cheese and a spoonful of the potato/eggplant mixture. Roll and place in the dish.
• Repeat until you have two 9" x 13" dishes each filled with 12 enchiladas.
• Cover the enchiladas with the remaining sauce, getting it between the tortillas.
• Top with grated cheddar.
• Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

LOW CARB EGGPLANT ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Wash and peel eggplant.
• Cut eggplant into 1/4" pieces.
• Brush eggplant pieces with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place eggplant on baking sheets in oven for 20-30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Cook ground beef in stovetop skillet with onion, salt and pepper to taste. Remove from skillet and drain.
• Turn oven down to 350.
• To assemble casserole, oil a 9x9 baking dish and place a layer of eggplant in the dish. Spread 1/2 the ground beef over the eggplant and spread 1/2 the enchilada sauce over the ground beef. Spread 1/2 the sour cream over the ground beef. Sprinkle 1/2 of cheese over the top. Repeat steps with remaining eggplant, ground beef, sauce, sour cream and cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

LOW CARB ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Sautee onions and jalapenos together over medium heat until tender.
• Add enchilada sauce to the tortillas and add chicken, cheese, and onion mixture to them.
• Roll up tortillas with the seam on the bottom and place in a 9x13 pan.
• Pour remaining sauce on top and remaining cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes covered and then 5 minutes uncovered.

CHEESY LOW-CARB EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Spray two cookie sheets with non-stick spray.
• In one bowl, beat the egg(s) until well incorporated. In another bowl, put your parmesan cheese along with any Italian seasonings you like, and salt and pepper.
• Slice eggplants into 1/2 inch slices. Dip each slice in the egg, then into the parmesan cheese until covered. Place on cookie sheet.
• Cook at 425 for 20 minutes, turning the eggplant slices half way through.
• Meanwhile, brown the hamburger.
• Lower the oven temperature to 350°F once the eggplant slices have finished cooking.
• Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Put a small amount of spaghetti sauce on the bottom, then layer half the eggplant slices on the bottom.
• Top the first layer of slices with half (or a little less) of remaining tomato sauce, then spread the ricotta evenly over the tomato sauce.
• Spread the hamburger evenly over the ricotta.
• Use the remaining eggplant slices to layer over the hamburger. Cover with remaining tomato sauce, then the mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

LOW CARB CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Reserve half of the shredded cheese.
• Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour into a 9 X 13-in. casserole dish.
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle reserved cheese over the top and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

MOOSEWOOD EGGPLANT ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Sauce:.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the onion, chili, and salt, and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes transparent. Add cumin, chili powder and half the garlic, and sauté for about 3 minutes longer.
• Add the tomatoes and water or juice. Bring to a boil, partially cover, and turn the heat down as low as possible. Simmer for 30 minutes, adding the remaining garlic, and optional black pepper and cayenne to taste during the last 5 minutes or so.
• NOTE: You can leave the sauce in chunky form, or smooth it out by puréeing it in a blender. (I like to use a hand-held immersion blender for this. Be careful not to splash!).
• Enchiladas:.
• Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add eggplant, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is soft.
• Add garlic and bell pepper. Stir and cook 5 minutes longer, or until the pepper is tender. Taste to correct salt.
• Remove from heat; stir in almonds and cheese.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Moisten each tortilla briefly in water then place approximately 1/4 cup filling on one side and roll up. Gently place the filled enchiladas in a baking pan, and pour a full recipe of Mexican Red Sauce over the top. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until heated through. Serve hot, with beans, rice, and green salad.