• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Divalicious Recipes
  • Home
  • Recipes By Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Desserts
    • Snacks
    • Dips & Sauces
    • Drinks
  • My eBooks
    • 4 Low Carb eBook Offer
    • 40 Low Carb Desserts
    • Baking With Coconut Flour
    • 40 Coconut Flour Recipes eBook
    • 36 Low Carb & Gluten Free Recipes
    • 60 Paleo Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About & Contact
    • Privacy & Disclosure Policy
    • Work With Me
    • In the Press
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes By Course
  • Recipes by Diet
  • Keto eBooks
  • SHOP
  • Subscribe
  • Be Social

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes By Course
    • Recipes by Diet
    • Keto eBooks
    • SHOP
    • Subscribe
  • Be Social

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Main Dishes

    Grilled Eggplant Stacks

    Published: Jul 16, 2013 · Updated: Apr 12, 2023 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Spread the love
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Gluten FreeNut FreeEgg FreeLow CarbVegetarianKeto

    These grilled eggplant stacks are layered with tomato, basil pesto and Feta cheese for a colourful low carb eggplant dish.

    This low carb eggplant recipe is delicious and hearty by itself for a light lunch but serve with a side salad or garlic bread sticks for a great low carb dinner. Eggplant slices are great for an eggplant Parmesan, but try them with colourful layers of vegetables and cheese.

    grilled eggplant stacks

    This is an easy recipe that can be grilled, made in the air fryer or even the oven. Once your eggplant slices are cooked it's a quick dish to assemble.

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.

    ARE EGGPLANTS KETO FRIENDLY?

    Eggplants can be considered keto-friendly as they are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber. One cup of cubed eggplant contains only 5 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, resulting in a net carb count of 2 grams. Additionally, eggplants are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants

    THE INGREDIENTS

    Just 5 low carb ingredients are used to make this easy grilled eggplant recipe.

    eggplant stack ingredients
    • Eggplant - also known as aubergine in the UK, choose a large firm eggplant.
    • Tomatoes - We used firm tomatoes but you could substitute these with sundried tomatoes or sugar free marinara sauce.
    • Pesto - Normal pesto can be used but we often use an avocado pesto recipe for extra flavor. I like the bright colour of the avocado pesto for this recipe.
    • Feta cheese - Crumbled or thin slices of feta cheese are used. These can be replaced with mozzarella for a caprese eggplant stack. Or add a layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the stack for a cheesier taste.
    • Olive oil - Avocado oil can be substituted.

    HOW TO MAKE EGGPLANT STACKS

    You could make this on the BBQ too.  Just cook the eggplant slices on the BBQ, assemble and throw back on for the feta to cook.

    oiled eggplant slices

    Slice the eggplants and brush with olive oil

    grilled eggplant stack

    Grill he eggplant slices on both sides until golden.

    uncooked eggplant stacks

    Layer the slices with pesto, tomatoes and cheese

    low carb eggplant stacks

    Bake until tomatoes and cheese are cooked.

    STORAGE

    If you have any eggplant stacks left over, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer. They should last the next day but ideally are best served fresh.

    RECIPE TIPS

    The eggplant slices could be cooked in advance, then assemble the stacks when you are ready to cook.

    I blot my eggplant slices after cooking on kitchen paper to remove some of the oil.  They act as sponges whilst cooking and will soak up lots of oil but this oil can soon ooze out!   You could grill them too as sometimes I find that it makes it less oily.

    If you don't have Feta cheese, mozzarella would be a great substitute. The end result would be a creamy, melted cheese topped eggplant stack.

    The eggplant slices can be cooked in the air fryer instead of grilling.

    Grilled eggplant stacks

    OTHER LOW CARB EGGPLANT RECIPES

    Eggplant meatballs

    Vegetarian Moussaka

    Grilled Vegetable Terrine

    Greek Stuffed Eggplant

    Baked Eggplant Fries

    Eggplant Chips

    Eggplant Cannelloni

    eggplant stacks

    Grilled Eggplant Stacks

    Angela Coleby
    Slices of grilled eggplant with tomato, pesto & Feta cheese
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course BBQ, Main Course
    Cuisine gluten free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
    Servings 4 stacks
    Calories 251 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 large eggplant
    • 2 tomatoes sliced
    • 3 tablespoons pesto
    • ¾ cup Feta cheese crumbled
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the eggplant into ½ inch rounds.
    • Brush with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper.
    • Grill the slices until golden on both sides.
    • On a baking sheet, place the 4 largest eggplant rounds and spread with the creamy basil pesto.
    • Place a tomato slice on top and sprinkle with feta.
    • Repeat with another later, then top with the remaining eggplant slices and feta
    • Place under the grill/broiler until the feta has softened/browned.
    • Serve immediately and top with fresh basil.

    Notes

    Makes 4 stacks but that depends upon the size of the eggplant.
    Add a layer of mozzarella cheese or Parmesan cheese on the top for a extra cheesy dish (optional)
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 21gFiber: 4g
    Have you tried this recipe? Leave a review or take a picture and share it on InstagramMention @Divalicious_Recipes or tag #divaliciousrecipes

    Join the friendliest keto & low carb recipe and support Facebook Group HERE!

    More Main Dishes

    • spiced chicken on skewers on a plate
      Tandoori Chicken Skewers
    • broccoli salmon bake in dish
      Salmon and Broccoli Bake
    • peanut butter chicken recipe
      Keto Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe
    • air fryer rotisserie chicken
      Easy Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

    Reader Interactions

    Trackbacks

    1. Eggplant & Red Pepper Parmigiana - Divalicious Recipes says:
      April 1, 2019 at 5:05 pm

      […] Grilled Eggplant Stacks […]

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Angela Profile photo

    Hi, I'm Angela ! I'm the creator behind all the tasty low carb & gluten free recipes at Divalicious Recipes. I live in sunny St Lucia with the Chief Taster and my dogs & cats.

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • baked pickles
      Keto Baked Pickle Chips [with video]
    • walnut blue cheese salad
      Walnut Blue Cheese Salad
    • Breakfast Flaxseed Muffins
    • strawberry cobbler in a circular dish
      Keto Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler

    Affiliate Notes

    Divalicious Recipes is a participant in the Amazon.com, Keto Krate & WholesomeYum.com affiliate program. As a WholesomeYum & Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Being an affiliate means that we will receive a small commission on sales we refer from this Website. We truly appreciate your support by using our links, but your participation is entirely voluntary.

    Wholesome Yum - Clean Keto Foods

    Seen On

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    LEGAL

    • Privacy & Disclaimer Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility Policy

    STAY IN TOUCH

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Contact

    WORK WITH ME

    • Media Kit
    • In the Press

    Copyright © 2023 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme