CHEESY EGGPLANT PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY

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Cheesy Eggplant Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large globe eggplant, salt, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large globe eggplant
salt, to taste
olive oil
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 jar marinara sauce
½ cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh basil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplant into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
  • Salt the slices and leave them to "sweat" for 20 minutes then wipe them off.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).
  • Slather each slice with olive oil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all pizza sauce ingredients and stir until homogenous.
  • Remove eggplant slices from the oven and pour about 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture onto each one.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar on each slice.
  • Put the slices back in the oven for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Allow to cool before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 9 grams

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