Delicious Eggplant Pizza Delight
Savor the unique flavors of homemade Eggplant Pizza, where roasted eggplant meets gooey mozzarella on a crispy crust. Perfect for impressing friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish brings together savory tomato sauce and fresh basil for an unforgettable experience. Easy to prepare, it’s a delicious way to elevate your pizza game!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant, then drizzle with olive oil and roast for 25 minutes until golden.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread marinara sauce over the dough, layer with roasted eggplant and mozzarella.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese bubbles and crust is golden. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (108g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg