5 from 156 votes
Eggplant Pizza
Eggplant Pizza replaces traditional crust with thick rounds of eggplant that are salted, baked until tender, then topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and roasted baby bella mushrooms. The result is a well-seasoned, slightly crispy veggie base holding melted cheese and earthy mushroom toppings. Finished with fresh basil and crushed red pepper, these make a flavorful low-carb alternative to classic pizza slices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Resting time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
603 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant cut into ½ inch rounds, large globe
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ¾ cup baby bella mushroom sliced
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- crushed red pepper for garnish
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Place the eggplant rounds on a baking sheet. Generously salt the slices and leave them to “sweat” for 20 minutes, then wipe them off with a paper towel.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush slices with 2 tablespoons oil and season with black pepper. Bake until softened and slightly golden brown, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange mushrooms on a sheet pan and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and bake until golden brown, 30 minutes.
- Remove eggplant slices from the oven and pour about 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture onto each one. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on each eggplant slice and top with roasted mushrooms.
- Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes. Garnish with crushed red pepper, fresh basil, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Salting the eggplant rounds before baking is important to reduce moisture and prevent sogginess.
- Leftover eggplant pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
603kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
1173mg
(49%)
Potassium
930mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
884mg
(88%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 603kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1173mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 930mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 884mg | 88% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.