It’s easy to make, too: simply bake the eggplant slices, top them with sauce and cheese, then briefly return them to the oven to melt the cheese. There’s no need to mourn the loss of pizza after transitioning to a new diet! Luckily, there are plenty of tasty alternatives. 🍕 I have several pizza-inspired recipes on this site, including a few with a vegetable base such as cauliflower pizza crust and zucchini pizza. They are all excellent, but this recipe is one of my favorites, simply because I love eggplant and find its flavor and texture especially pleasing.
Why this recipe works
Eggplant pizza is so good. Granted, it’s only good if you like eggplant. But if you do, then this is the perfect veggie-based pizza for you. Did I say that I love eggplants? 🙂 I do. They are so delicious. I usually simply slice them into rounds, brush them with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and roast them in a hot oven. Sometimes I make balsamic grilled eggplants. But this recipe is even better. It has no doughy crust, that’s true. But it does have plenty of flavor!
Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty pizza. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Olive oil spray: I love cooking with this delicious oil. But if you’d rather use an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use avocado oil instead. Though admittedly, it won’t be as flavorful. Eggplant: In this recipe, it’s best to use a large, firm eggplant. You want to be able to slice it into fairly big rounds. Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the pizza could end up too salty. Garlic powder: I prefer it in this recipe to fresh minced garlic because it coats the eggplants more evenly. Pizza sauce: Try to use a brand with no added sugar such as Rao’s. Shredded Mozzarella: Provolone is also very good. Or you could use a pre-shredded “Italian cheeses mix.” Toppings: Those are optional. As you can see in the photos and in the video below, I sometimes use pepperoni. Olives are also excellent.
Instructions
Making eggplant pizza is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. The basics instructions are: You start by seasoning eggplant slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then you roast them in a hot oven. Next, you top each eggplant slice with marinara sauce, cheese, and a topping if you wish. Return the pan to the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. That’s it!
Frequently asked questions
Serving suggestions
These tasty bites make a great appetizer, snack, or side dish. But they are so filling and satisfying, that I often serve them as an entree, with a simple side such as arugula salad, tomato salad, or steamed broccoli.
Storing leftovers
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, in the microwave on 50% power. They are surprisingly good cold, by the way. If you like leftover cold pizza, I think you will like leftover cold eggplant pizza!
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