Simple + Healthy Eggplant “Pizzas”

Simple + Healthy Eggplant “Pizzas”

This dish tastes like the real deal and sets my taste buds soaring. Most of us are looking for quick, healthy weeknight dinners – and this is an essential go-to. Vegetables are also surprisingly filling and we can up our portions because they are so vital for our bodies (and lower in fat & calories).

So try out this dish and enjoy it for dinner, lunch tomorrow, leftovers or pop in the freezer. Revamp these leftovers into a sandwich or diced into a pasta. The options are endless!

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Simple + Healthy Eggplant “Pizzas”

keepingitupbeet
A quick & healthy take on pizza. The flavors harmonize so well together, it truly does taste like pizza! This recipe is also great for revamping the leftovers. 
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1-2 tomato(es)
  • 4 fresh basil leaves dried is ok
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze optional
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese preferably fresh
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh or dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking dish/pan.
  • Wash eggplant and slice into 1-inch thick pieces. Place slices on the baking dish/pan. Lightly coat with olive oil. (If you have time, salt 15 minutes early and dab the released moisture with a paper towel). 
  • Slice the tomato and place on top of each eggplant slice. Then top with salt, pepper, parmesan, balsamic glaze, parsley & basil.
  • Pop in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until desired texture. 

Notes

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Keyword dinner, eggplant, healthy, leftovers, meditteranean diet, vegetarian, veggie


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