These keto BBQ Eggplant Shotgun Shells are delicious & tasty. These are made with slices of eggplants and serve as a low-carb substitute for manicotti which is a high-carb and not appropriate for the keto diet. These shotgun shells have a perfect balance of cheesy, smoky & savory flavors. This eggplant shotgun is a great appetizer or snack as a finger food at parties or events. These keto BBQ Eggplant Shotgun Shells are grain-free & gluten-free because they are made with egg-plant slices instead of wheat pasta but this recipe is not dairy-free because it contains cheese. If you are dairy-sensitive you can skip the cheese or use some vegan cheese to make this recipe. This recipe is prepared in just an hour. It only contains 3g of net carbs & 2g of fiber.
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STATS:
- Course: Snacks, Appetizer
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Forty minutes
- Total Time: One hour
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 10
- Diet: Keto, grain-free, gluten-free
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Small spoon
- Tray
- Brush
INGREDIENTS:
- 10 slices of eggplant
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar & mozzarella cheese mix
- ¼ cup keto-friendly BBQ sauce
- One tsp. onion powder
- One tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 10 slices of bacon
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
EGGPLANT SLICES:
- I use eggplant slices instead of manicotti shells to stuff the mixture, they are naturally low in carbs, and healthy instead of traditional pasta.
KETO-FRIENDLY BBQ SAUCE:
- I use keto-friendly BBQ sauce to make this which contains keto-sweetener or sugar-free, just carefully check the label of the bottle before buying.
BEEF:
- I use ground beef to make this recipe; we can also make these eggplant shot guns with the ground turkey or chicken if we want a leaner option.
CHEESE:
- I use a combination of cheddar & mozzarella cheese; it is a perfect combination of sharp flavor and melting properties.
BACON:
- Bacon is wrapped over the slices of the stuffed eggplants it can make the snacks crispy and tasty, you can also use turkey bacon to make it more healthy.
SEASONING:
- I use smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic, & onion powder to make it more flavorful, and savory, & also give this a smoky twist.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Grab the skillet & put it on the moderate heat and transfer the minced beef in the skillet.
- Then saute the ground beef till it gets a nice brown color and then add the pepper powder, onion, & garlic powder, salt, & smoked paprika.
- We can combine all the components with the spatula & then add some BBQ sauce to it.
- Mix the sauce well and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Put the cooked beef on the plate.
- Add the slices of bacon to the same skillet and cook them till they are slightly crispy
- Take a knife and make thin slices of eggplants.
- Put the beef mixture in the eggplant slice and roll the slice & secure it with a toothpick.
- Then we can cover the eggplant slice with the bacon slice.
- Make 10 slices of eggplants in the same way.
- Put the eggplant slices in the basket in one layer and air fry them at 325 degrees F for 10 minutes or till they get tender.
- Increase the heat to 375 degrees F so bacons will get truly crispy.
- When the BBQ Eggplant Shotgun Shells get air-fried put them in the plate and serve.
TIPS:
- We can salt the eggplant slices to remove the bitterness, it can also help to remove the moisture as well as it also improves the texture of the slices.
- You can also add other varieties of cheese to experience the different flavors and tastes.
- If you want to make this spicy you can also add keto-friendly hot sauce in BBQ sauce and use it.
- You could also make these eggplant shotgun before time & store & air-fry them when required.
- If air-fryer is not available; then you can grill them or you can even bake them.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the leftover eggplant shotgun shells in the closed box and keep them for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the eggplant shotgun shells in the aluminum foil put them in the closed box and store them for three months.
FAQs:
Is this BBQ eggplant short gun shells low in carbs?
- These BBQ eggplant short gun shells only contain 2g of fiber, 5g of carbs,16g of proteins, & 3g of net carbs in them.
Can I utilize any other variety of meat to prepare these eggplant shotguns?
- Yes, you can easily use pork, chicken, or turkey to make this as a substitute for beef.
What should I use instead of eggplant slices?
- We can also use slices of zucchini, or keto-friendly pasta made from almond flour.
How can I store these eggplant shotgun shells?
- We could simply keep these eggplant shotgun shells in the closed box around 4 days in the refrigerator or you could also freeze these shotgun shells for 3 months.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calcium: 150mg
Calories: 210 kcal
Total Carbs: 5g
Iron: 2mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 16g
Net Carbs: 3g
Potassium: 400mg
Fat: 15g
Sodium: 400mg