Love This To (Eggplant) Pizzas

Name: Mini Eggplant Pizzas
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Eggplant medium; 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste; 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce; 1/2 tsp Oregano; 4 1/3 Mozzarella Ball grated; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional; 2 tbsps Basil Leaves finely chopped

About this Recipe

I love using veggies as vehicles of flavor. For dipping, for topping… even for turning into pizzas! I’m always looking for inventive ways to use what I have in the kitchen, and when I discovered that eggplant worked as a pizza “crust,” I had to give it a try. It was a hit for everyone – kids included!

The best part? You just need eight ingredients and 30 minutes. Try them for your next game-day appetizer or fun afternoon snack!

Mini Eggplant Pizzas

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Total Time 30

Course Snack

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 Eggplant medium
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
1/2 tsp Oregano
4 1/3 Mozzarella Ball grated
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
2 tbsps Basil Leaves finely chopped

Instructions

Cut the eggplant into equal slices about 1/2 inch thick. Generously brush each side of the eggplant with the oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook eggplant in batches until tender and browned about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, turn the broiler on high.
Transfer the browned eggplant slices to a baking sheet and top each with tomato sauce, dried oregano and shredded cheese. Broil the eggplant pizzas for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly and browned.
Top with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Enjoy!

Hi, I’m Dr. Heather

Registered dietitian and helps people struggling with bloating, constipation, and IBS find relief from their symptoms and feel excited about food again.