Eggplant Pizza
This eggplant pizza is a great option for a light dinner, appetizer or simply as a side dish. They look good and have a great taste.
Ingredients
- 1 (350g) large eggplant , cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup (100g) Mozzarela cheese , sliced
- 5 or 6 cherry tomatoes , sliced
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 1/3 cup corn kernels
Instructions
- Wash the eggplant and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and let them sit for about 20-30 minutes to remove extra moisture. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and oregano.
- Roast the eggplant for about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare everything you need for topping. These are just an idea you can top with whatever you like.
- Remove from the oven, add tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato slices and corn. Sprinkle the basil chopped leaves on top.
- Return to oven and broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese has melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 15Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 5.3gProtein: 3gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSugar: 2.4g