Have you ever tried Eggplant Pizza? I’ve seen many versions of eggplant pizzas on Pinterest and wanted to give them a try. For those in search of gluten-free pizza solutions, this might be one of the best alongside this wonderful cauliflower crust pizza. These eggplant mini pizzas are perfect for a light dinner, appetizer, or side dish. They look appealing and taste delicious. I like to serve them with a bit of crunchy bread, but they also pair well with a fresh salad.
Since these are eggplant pizzas, don’t expect a crunchy crust like regular pizza. To add more texture, I sprinkled some corn kernels on top. For a quick and delicious homemade pizza sauce, you can try the recipe I used for my tuna and red onion pizza.
Eggplant has always made a great pair with tomatoes and cheese, and these mini pizzas are a testament to that. If you like eggplants you will love this dish.
How to make eggplant pizza
Start by washing the eggplant and slicing it into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Lay the slices on paper towels and sprinkle them generously with salt. Let the eggplant sit for about 20-30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Afterward, pat the slices dry with additional paper towels to remove any remaining moisture.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly drizzle the slices with olive oil, and season with freshly ground black pepper and oregano.
Roast the eggplant in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, until the slices are tender and lightly browned. While the eggplant is roasting, prepare your desired toppings. The suggested toppings include tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato slices, and corn, but feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients.
Once the eggplant slices are roasted, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spread a layer of tomato sauce over each slice, followed by Mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato slices, and corn. Sprinkle freshly chopped basil leaves over the top.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Hope you will try these out and enjoy your delicious eggplant pizza! If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. For more healthy dishes check our full collection of Healthy Recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 (350g) large eggplant , cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup (100g) Mozzarela cheese , sliced
- 5 or 6 cherry tomatoes , sliced
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 1/3 cup corn kernels
Instructions
- Wash the eggplant and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and let them sit for about 20-30 minutes to remove extra moisture. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and oregano.
- Roast the eggplant for about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare everything you need for topping. These are just an idea you can top with whatever you like.
- Remove from the oven, add tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato slices and corn. Sprinkle the basil chopped leaves on top.
- Return to oven and broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese has melted.
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I’ve pinned this and i’ve printed it. I want to try this, They look so good!
I’d be happy with these eggplant gems for dinner, a snack or any time!!! Terrific low carb pizza!
I’ve never tried Eggplant Pizza Ella – but I have to tell you – they look like the perfect appetizer!
What a great way to serve eggplant! Love that you added corn for a texture contrast!
What an innovative and cute idea of making eggplant pizza. Awesome appetizer recipe, but I can have these tiny stunners anytime! 🙂
I’ve never had an eggplant pizza but I think I’d love one. 🙂
Very cute and lovely eggplant pizza. Super tempting. I wish I could grab a bite. Love it. yum yum yum
Tasted very good!! Thank you for all the great recipes:)
But they were a bit watery can I do something different so that they turn out less watery?
Did you let them sit on paper towels with some salt, and then pat them dry before baking? It helps.
I’ve never seen this! Such a great idea and a healthy twist on pizza!
These take a long time to make because of all of the wait time, but they are very easy to make and are perfect for nights when there are a lot of things to do and not a lot of time to cook because you can be productive in the in-between times. It is easy and family friendly because everyone can choose their own toppings. I made these with my niece and they were a huge hit. I am so excited to try them again and switch up the toppings to spice things up a bit.
Cool.. glad you liked them. I am sure they will be delicious with other toppings.. I try to keep them simple as my daughters don't love spicy or with too many combinations 🙂
I have made these. You cannot pick them up like a pizza. The eggplant gets very soggy. You have to eat it with a fork. My question is…(i love cheese. ). Now that I’m on NON-DAIRY, is there anything that I can use in the place of cheese?
They don't get as hard as a dough base .. but can be hold in hand. Did you let them sit on paper towel to remove extra moisture? Also make sure not to bake them more than 15-20 minutes, and make sure you cut them thick enough. For non dairy cheese seems some soy cheese might be a good substitute if you can find.
trés delicieuse comme re7
Merci 🙂
After slicing, salting, draining and patting with paper towel. I brushed some egg on them, lightly dipped them in Panko crumbs and pan fried in a little olive oil for crispness. Then added my toppings and baked. Instead of corn, I used mushrooms and added pepperoni. They turned out yummy and could be hand held.
These are really good tips Kathi, thank you for sharing them.