Eggplant is a non-starchy vegetable, which is low in carbohydrates. For instance, an entire 1 pound eggplant has only 137 calories, 0.986 grams of fat and 32.2 grams of carbohydrate (less than two slices of bread), 16.4 grams of fiber, and 5.37 grams of protein.
Also to know is, how many net carbs are in eggplant?
1 cup of raw eggplant has 4.8 carbs, with 2.5 grams of fiber, which amounts to only 2.3 net carbs, not too shabby!
Beside this, how do you cook eggplant on a keto diet? Dip each eggplant round in the egg, then dredge in the almond meal. Arrange the coated eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet. Spray them with cooking spray. Bake the eggplant until tender, about 20 minutes per side.
Furthermore, is fried eggplant good for keto?
It’s tasty both fried and baked and can be served as an appetizer or main dish or side dish and is good for you if you are on a Keto/Low Carb diet.