Low Carb Eggplant Pizza

Serving Size: 8

This eggplant pizza may be low in carbs, but it's loaded with flavor. Toppings include mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and sliced pepperoni.

Recipe by: Arman Liew

Cook Times

Active Prep15

Hands-On Cook15

Hands-Off Cook0

Passive0

Total Time30

Recipe Serving Size8

Cooking Tools Required

Heavy duty rimmed baking sheet, parchment paper

Ingredients

1 eggplant large
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divded
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese divided
1/4 cup white mushroom chopped
1/4 cup onion chopped
3 ounce sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup bell pepper diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Slice the eggplant lengthways (the long side) into 1⁄3 inch slices.
Brush both sides of the eggplant with olive oil and place them on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the eggplant is cooked and soft.
Spread marinara sauce on each eggplant; prinkle with Italian seasoning, then sprinkle with some of both shredded cheeses. Add pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers, and sprinkle generously with the remaining cheese.
Set the oven to the broil setting and bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and melted.
Remove the eggplant pizzas from the oven and serve immediately.

Reheating Instructions

TO STORE: You can store leftovers in air-tight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.TO FREEZE: Use freezer-safe airtight bags or containers to freeze eggplant pizza for up to 3 months.TO REHEAT: Always reheat the pizza in a preheated oven.

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