Eggplant Pizzas

By á-10847

Mini pizzas made on eggplant slices that are tasty, easy to make and kid friendly!

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1 ounce pepperoni
• Option: Grill the eggplant instead of baking them.
• Note: Eggplant can get bitter with age and salting it helps draw out that bitterness. If you are using younger eggplants you can skip the salting and save some time.

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from closetcooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Sprinkle the eggplant with the coarse salt, let sit on paper towels for 20 minutes and wipe dry.

2.Brush the eggplant slices with oil and season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

3.Roast the eggplant in a preheated 400F oven until it just starts to turn tender, about 15-20 minutes. (Do not let them become too soft or mushy.)

4.Top the eggplant with sauce, cheese and pepperoni and broil until the cheese has melted, about 3-5 minutes.