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Hearty and savory, this Pork & Eggplant Casserole is baked with Italian seasoned pork and a variety of nutritious, flavorful veggies like shallots and sweet potatoes.
Casseroles are the perfect dishes for a busy week. The cleanup is simple and they yield a generous amount of food for one recipe. This eggplant casserole is ideal for a no-fuss dinner, crowd-pleasing potluck dish, or meal-prep option for lunches throughout the week—just store portions in a microwave-safe container and reheat when you’re ready to enjoy.
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This recipe is full of nutrient-dense eggplant and sweet potatoes. Specifically, sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber, which can act as a prebiotic, meaning it helps nourish the beneficial bacteria in your gut.1 Sweet potatoes have also been known to strengthen the intestinal barrier, which is the protective lining that allows the body to absorb nutrients and block harmful substances.2
TIP: Elevate the flavors in this eggplant casserole by adding either black pepper, rosemary, thyme, basil, cinnamon, or cumin to taste.
Dietary Restrictions: Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) omissions and substitutions are listed in the recipe ingredients.
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References:
- Cao Y, Tian B, Zhang Z, Yang K, Cai M, Hu W, et al. Positive effects of dietary fiber from sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] peels by different extraction methods on human fecal microbiota in vitro fermentation. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2022 Sep 7;9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36159459/
- Parveen A, Choi S, Kang J, Seung Hyun Oh, Sun Yeou Kim. Trifostigmanoside I, an Active Compound from Sweet Potato, Restores the Activity of MUC2 and Protects the Tight Junctions through PKCα/β to Maintain Intestinal Barrier Function. International Journal of Molecular Sciences [Internet]. 2020 Dec 30 [cited 2023 Sep 29];22(1):291–1. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7794767/
Pork & Eggplant Casserole
- Recipe by: The Paleo Diet Team
- Serves: 5
- Meal: Dinner
- Serves: 5
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
2 large eggplants, diced (AIP - subsitute with zucchini)
3 sweet potatoes, diced
4 shallots, diced
1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground pork
3 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp garlic powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a 13" x 9" glass pan or casserole dish, mix eggplant, potatoes, shallots, and ground pork. Season with oregano and garlic powder. Top with olive oil until evenly coated.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until sausage is cooked and eggplant is golden.
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