Mini Eggplant Crust Pizzas
Transform your pizza night with these irresistible Mini Eggplant Crust Pizzas—an easy, low-carb twist on a classic favorite! Perfectly roasted slices of fresh eggplant serve as a deliciously tender and flavorful base, brushed with olive oil and seasoned with Italian herbs for a mouthwatering start. Topped with tangy marinara, gooey mozzarella, savory Parmesan, and crispy pepperoni, these mini pizzas are baked to cheesy perfection in just 15 minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick and healthy dinner idea, a gluten-free snack, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Mini Eggplant Crust Pizzas deliver big on flavor with minimal effort. Don’t forget to finish them off with a fresh basil leaf for a pop of color and extra freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Eggplant
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 small Pepperoni slices
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Wash and dry the large eggplant. Slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Bake the eggplant slices in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they start to become tender.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce onto each eggplant slice, spreading it evenly.
Top each slice with shredded mozzarella cheese, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, and a small slice of pepperoni.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
If desired, broil the pizzas for 1-2 minutes at the end to achieve a golden, bubbly finish.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish each mini pizza with a fresh basil leaf, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mini Eggplant Crust Pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.3 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 3692 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1132 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1588 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
