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Eggplant Pizza Recipe

This easy low-carb eggplant pizza recipe requires just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, including versatile toppings, and is ready in 30 minutes. The mini pizza is gluten-free, grain-free, keto, low-calorie, vegetarian (vegan), and perfect for parties and mid-week meals!
Course Appetizer, Pizza
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) tomato sauce (e.g. marinara or pizza sauce)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 cup (90 g) vegan mozzarella (I used homemade)
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup (45 g) olives sliced
  • Fresh basil chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • You can watch the short video for visual instructions.
    Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice the eggplant horizontally into 1⁄2-inch (1 cm) thick slices. Brush a little olive oil on each side of the slices and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with a little salt, pepper, and the half amount of dried oregano. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Mix the tomato sauce with the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and the remaining oregano.
  • After 15 minutes, remove the eggplant slices from the oven, and top them with the tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, and any toppings you like (I used cherry tomatoes and olives).
  • Bake for a further 10-12 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!

Notes

  • Slice them evenly: So the eggplant pizzas all cook at an even rate.
  • Don’t underbake the eggplant: Eggplant can be spongy and rubbery when not cooked enough.
  • Don’t skip the pre-roast: The first 15 minutes of roasting time are needed to bring out some water from the eggplant slices and get it to the correct texture.
  • Don't use too many toppings: Otherwise, the eggplant pizza might turn out soggy.
  • Read the blog post for more tips, FAQs, and serving suggestions.
Nutrition Facts
Eggplant Pizza Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
61
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Sodium
 
261
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
179
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
99
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.