photo #7081013

‍🍴 Cheesy Eggplant Pizza This cheesy eggplant pizza is a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional pizza. With a crispy crust and plenty of gooey cheese, it's a delicious way to enjoy your favorite toppings. Ingredients: - large globe eggplant - salt (to taste) - olive oil - 2 cups mozzarella cheese - 1 cup cheddar cheese - 1 jar marinara sauce - ½ cup parmesan cheese - ¼ cup fresh basil - 1 tablespoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon pepper - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Preparation: 1. Slice the eggplant into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces. 2. Salt the slices and leave them to “sweat” for 20 minutes then wipe them off. 3. Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C). 4. Slather each slice with olive oil. 5. Bake for 25 minutes. 6. In a medium bowl, combine all pizza sauce ingredients and stir until homogenous. 7. Remove eggplant slices from the oven and pour about 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture onto each one. 8. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar on each slice. 9. Put the slices back in the oven for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese. 10. Allow to cool before serving. 🕒 Total Time: Under 30 minutes 👉 Follow @FoodSimp for more recipes!