Eggplant Parmesan Pizza

Health score
8%
Eggplant Parmesan Pizza
45 min.
5
254kcal

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Craving a pizza night that's both delicious and a little bit different? Ditch the usual pepperoni and dive into an Eggplant Parmesan Pizza that's bursting with flavor and surprisingly easy to make! This recipe combines the comfort of classic pizza with the savory goodness of eggplant parmesan, all on one perfectly baked crust.

Imagine this: tender slices of broiled eggplant, nestled amongst dollops of creamy ricotta and tangy plum tomatoes, all blanketed in a generous layer of melted mozzarella. A sprinkle of Parmesan adds a salty, nutty kick, while fresh basil awakens the senses. All this goodness sits atop a perfectly crisp pizza dough, ready to be devoured in just 45 minutes!

With just a handful of accessible ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can transform a simple pizza night into a culinary adventure. The key to success is starting with a great dough – whether you pick it up from your favorite pizzeria or supermarket. Don't forget to let it rest at room temperature for a bit, ensuring it rolls out beautifully. Get ready to preheat your oven, gather your toppings, and prepare for a pizza that will leave everyone wanting more. This Eggplant Parmesan Pizza is more than just a meal; it's an experience!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 pound eggplant sliced
  • servings basil leaves fresh
  • 0.8 cup tomatoes 
  • tablespoon parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 0.8 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 
  •  plum tomatoes sliced
  • servings pizza dough refrigerated

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Spread 3/4 cup marinara sauce on prepared dough (see "All About Dough" below), and sprinkle with 2 1/2 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 3/4 cup). Dollop 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese over pizza, and top with 3 sliced fresh plum tomatoes and 3/4 pound broiled sliced eggplant.
  2. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese, and bake at 450 for 1012 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, cut into 5 slices, and serve.
  4. All About Dough
  5. Where to buy it: You can get refrigerated pizza dough at your local pizzeria or supermarket (Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Albertsons make great ones).
  6. Let dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling it out, and arrange your oven rack at the lowest position. Then follow these directions, add toppings, and bake.
  7. Pizza prep: Preheat oven to 45
  8. Roll out 1 (1-pound) whole-wheat or regular store-bought pizza dough on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin into a 13-inch round or 13- x 12-inch rectangle. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with olive oil; sprinkle with cornmeal.
  9. Transfer dough to prepared sheet.
  10. Roll up sides 1-inch to form a rim.

Nutrition Facts

Calories254kcal
Protein20.02%
Fat24.11%
Carbs55.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.6
Glycemic Load
1.61
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.3378261379574%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
58.3mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:254.31kcal
12.72%
Fat:7g
10.77%
Saturated Fat:3.56g
22.28%
Carbohydrates:36.51g
12.17%
Net Carbohydrates:32.58g
11.85%
Sugar:8.5g
9.44%
Cholesterol:19.31mg
6.44%
Sodium:742.1mg
32.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.08g
26.17%
Calcium:226.2mg
22.62%
Phosphorus:165.81mg
16.58%
Fiber:3.93g
15.7%
Vitamin A:774.84IU
15.5%
Vitamin K:15.11µg
14.39%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.38%
Iron:2.36mg
13.13%
Potassium:405.97mg
11.6%
Vitamin C:9.53mg
11.55%
Selenium:7.34µg
10.49%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.29%
Folate:30.01µg
7.5%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.39%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.18%
Magnesium:28.34mg
7.09%
Copper:0.14mg
7%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.64%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.41%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.19%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.89%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.72%
Source:My Recipes