Eggplant Mexicano

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Eggplant Mexicano
15 min.
6
98kcal

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious vegetarian side dish that's both gluten-free and easy to make? Look no further than Eggplant Mexicano! This tasty recipe is not only packed with flavor, but it's also loaded with important nutrients and antioxidants. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family.

With a caloric breakdown of 13.8% protein, 58.89% fat, and 27.31% carbs, this dish is a great option for those watching their waistline. It has a low glycemic index of 11.17 and a glycemic load of 0.7, making it an excellent choice for individuals with diabetes or those looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Plus, its inflammation score of -6 helps to reduce inflammation in the body, promoting overall health and wellness.

Eggplant Mexicano is also rich in essential nutrients, providing a significant portion of your daily needs for calories, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, sodium, protein, fiber, manganese, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin B12. And with a nutrition score of 5.1517391360324%, it's a nutritious option that won't sacrifice on taste.

Don't miss out on this delicious and healthy recipe. Give Eggplant Mexicano a try today!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup canola oil 
  • medium eggplant peeled cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.5 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.7 cup salsa warmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic powder and oregano; brush over both sides of eggplant. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Spoon a small amount of salsa into the center of each; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories98kcal
Protein13.8%
Fat58.89%
Carbs27.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.17
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.1517391360324%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
65.41mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:98.13kcal
4.91%
Fat:6.8g
10.46%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.2%
Carbohydrates:7.09g
2.36%
Net Carbohydrates:4.1g
1.49%
Sugar:3.87g
4.3%
Cholesterol:8.38mg
2.79%
Sodium:247.92mg
10.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:3.58g
7.17%
Fiber:3g
11.99%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.62%
Calcium:90.93mg
9.09%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.82%
Vitamin K:8.86µg
8.43%
Potassium:267.13mg
7.63%
Phosphorus:71.94mg
7.19%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.71%
Folate:20.67µg
5.17%
Magnesium:18.85mg
4.71%
Vitamin A:234.31IU
4.69%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.51%
Copper:0.09mg
4.42%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.24%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.24%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.99%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.94%
Iron:0.52mg
2.86%
Selenium:1.99µg
2.84%
Vitamin C:2.24mg
2.72%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.3%
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