What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Clean Plate Club: Aubergine Mini Pizzas! Lately I’ve been exploring different ways of making gluten-free pizza. So, naturally, when I discovered using an eggplant slice to replace the dough, I had to jump on the low-carb bandwagon to celebrate the merits of healthy choices. Talk about satisfying! Don’t believe me? Check my fellow foodie at http://chefkresorecipes.wordpress.com/2018/02/21 who gave me the idea. Yes, you still get marinara sauce. And of course, cheese toppings are a must-have. The secret to the incredible taste is Italian herbs, in my opinion. But be forewarned, you absolutely cannot skip the first step of “weeping” the bitter juices from the eggplant slices before assembling. Just be sure to allow at least half an hour for that process. Then you’re good-to-go.
AUBERGINE MINI PIZZAS
Ingredients:
1 eggplant
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon corn meal
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, chunky
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions:
Cut off ends of the eggplant; discard. Slice remaining into 3/4” equal sections. Sprinkle kosher salt on both sides of each slice and transfer eggplant onto paper towels to “weep” for 30 minutes. Set aside to allow the towels to absorb the liquid. Then rinse well. Pat dry. Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush one side of each eggplant slice with olive oil. Dust with cornmeal. Place each slice face down on the parchment paper. Then brush the tops with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle on oregano, marjoram, basil, and garlic powder. Bake 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and layer each eggplant slice with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Top with freshly chopped basil. Return to the oven. Change setting to Broil. Watch carefully. Remove after a couple minutes when cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
I love this dish/recipe!!
Thank you.
Joanna
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Talk about a healthy alternative. It’s yummy! 🍃🍕
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We’re a family of eggplant lovers. Many thanks.
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I’m guessing you’ve probably had this dish already. 🍃🍕
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So cute! And I’m sure delicious!
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…and no one cares if you have “seconds”. 🍃🍕
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These look like one biters 😋
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They are….as long as you chew 20 times. 🤣🤣🤣
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😂😂😂
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This is a great way to enjoy eggplant.
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I agree. Bonus points. 🌟✨💫
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Tasty and pretty! Love eggplants! 🙂
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Isn’t it surprising how versatile eggplant can be? 😍🍃
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It really is. I once even made eggplant jam! 🙂
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Really? I’ve made zucchini jam, so that seems feasible to me. 🥒
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Its made with tiny eggplants and spices. Very tasty! 🙂
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Almost any homemade pizza is better than the commercial ones, either from the pizzerias to the grocery stores. But these look absolutely fabulous. Putting them on our agenda for next week! thanx!! c.a.
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My pleasure. I can’t wait to hear how you like it. 🍃🍕😍
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What a creative idea for making mini pizzas!
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You’re so right, Chris. These bite-size pizzas work nicely as an appetizer or late night snack. 🍃🍕
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Eggplant is my favourite vegetable Gail. I love ‘Yu xiang qieze’ – I am sure you have posted on this Chinese eggplant dish before. But these mini pizzas look and sound so good.
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Thanks very much, Sue. Have a great weekend. 🪴
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I LOVE making eggplant dishes, so yeah . . bookmarked.
Hey, have you ever made zucchini ravioli? It’s good stuff. Cut two long slices, make a plus sign out of them, tuck the cheese in the middle and fold. Cheese on top and to the oven . . delicious.
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Do you use a food processor to slice it thin? 🥒
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Nope, a potato peeler.
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Better yet. Less to wash. 🤣💦
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Truth
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Looks delicious! 😋
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Portion control keeps meal-planning affordable. 🥒🍕🍃
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I’ll probably be trying that this week, have extra Aubergine in the fridge. Thanks for sharing! 😋
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Always my pleasure to help with menu-planning. 😋🌿🥒
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Thanks for “Paying It Forward”. 💫
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Delicious
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I’m glad you like it. 😋🌿🍕
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Thank you
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Such a creative, healthy dish! It looks delicious!
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That means a lot to me. Thanks for the pause in scrolling. 🍃🍅
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Yum!!
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I’m finding everyone likes pizza in one form or another. 🍃🍕
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Good One.
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I appreciate it. Enjoy. 🍃🍕
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