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Pizzette di melanzane con pomodorini e mozzarella: ricetta facile e sfiziosa con le melanzane

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Eggplant Pizza

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, eggplant pizza reflects the Mediterranean tradition of using fresh, seasonal vegetables. This dish is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, allowing for a healthier, low-carb option while still delivering on flavor. Today, it has gained popularity among health-conscious eaters and those following gluten-free diets, making it a versatile choice for many.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 aubergine (eggplant; about 17.5oz - 500g)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (or datterini; 250 g - 8.8 oz)
7 oz mozzarella (200 g)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 leaves basil
q.s. salr

mozzarella cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining stretchiness.

parmesan cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly cooking oil.

eggplant

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: zucchini

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: summer squash

Zucchini can be used for a similar texture and flavor.

1

To prepare the mini eggplant pizzas, start by washing the eggplant and cutting it into fairly thin slices.

2

So take care of the cooking: if you want a lighter recipe you can grill the aubergine slices without adding oil, I prefer to cook them in the oven with a little oil which is also more practical.

3

In this case, arrange them on a baking tray lined with baking paper, salt them lightly and grease them with a drizzle of oil.

4

Wash the tomatoes and cut them into slices. Arrange the slices thus obtained on the cutting board and salt them lightly. Then distribute them on the slices of eggplant and season everything again with a drizzle of oil.

5

Bake the mini eggplant pizzas in a preheated oven at 356ยฐF (180ยฐC) for about 15 minutes. In the meantime, cut the mozzarella into rather thin slices.

6

When the eggplants are cooked, remove them from the oven. Wash the basil leaves and break them up with your hands, then distribute them on the mini pizzas. Then complete with the slices of mozzarella.

7

Put the baking tray back in the oven for about 5 minutes, just long enough for the mozzarella to melt.

8

Serve the mini eggplant pizzas immediately, as an appetizer or as a vegetarian second course.

Cooking Techniques

slicingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovengrill

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianpescatarianegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Eggplant Parmesan PizzaVegetable PizzaLow-Carb Pizza
Local Name: Pizza di Melanzane

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