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EASY EGGPLANT PIZZAS

EASY EGGPLANT PIZZAS
Making vegetables in a creative way makes them more appealing and adds much needed variety to everyday dishes. Eggplant makes a perfect base for pizza toppings, as well, like green pepper, onion or olives. This maintenance recipe provides an idea of what it would look like to add another element (in this case, dairy) into your diet. Remember to watch for your body’s responses. The vegan option allows everyone to top their “pizza” with “cheese.”

Plan: (Maintenance with standard/vegan options)

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Serving information: The serving is considered one cup of cooked vegetables. Depending on the size of your eggplant, it could be 1 large round, 1-1/2 medium rounds or 2 small rounds.

EASY EGGPLANT PIZZAS

Making vegetables in a creative way makes them more appealing and adds much needed variety to everyday dishes. Eggplant makes a perfect base for pizza toppings, as well, like green pepper, onion or olives. This maintenance recipe provides an idea of what it would look like to add another element (in this case, dairy) into your diet. Remember to watch for your body’s responses. The vegan option allows everyone to top their “pizza” with “cheese.”

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 medium eggplant (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Pink Himalayan salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pizza sauce or marinara, without sugar (like Rao’s)
  • 1-1/2 cups organic mozzarella cheese, shredded*
  • Fresh basil, sliced in strips, optional
  • *Vegan/Standard Plans: substitute mozzarella with Vegan Parmesan Cheese or sprinkle with Nutritional Yeast

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the eggplant slices on the baking sheet and brush both sides with avocado oil. Sprinkle with Pink Himalayan salt & pepper. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the eggplant is soft and golden.
  3. Remove from oven and set the oven to broil. Spread 2-3 teaspoons of pizza sauce/marinara on each slice of eggplant and sprinkle with mozzarella. Broil for 2-5 minutes (watching closely) until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Time will depend on how close your eggplant is to your broiler and whether your broiler is on high or low.
  4. *If using Vegan Parmesan Cheese or Nutritional Yeast, place the eggplant back into the oven after adding pizza sauce for 2-3 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with the “cheese.”