Eggplant Pizzas

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Eggplant Pizzas
40 min.
4
445kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vegetarian-friendly main dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these Eggplant Pizzas! This innovative recipe takes the beloved flavors of pizza and transforms them into a delightful, plant-based meal. With a cooking time of just 40 minutes, it's easy to whip up a batch for yourself and your friends or family. Each serving comes in at a satisfying 445 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

The star of this dish is, of course, the eggplant. Sliced into rounds and served as a base, it's lightly coated in a seasoned flour mixture before being fried to golden-brown perfection. This gives the eggplant a crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with its tender interior. Beaten eggs and a dash of mozzarella cheese ensure each slice sticks together, while a generous spoonful of pizza sauce ties all the flavors together. A sprinkle of mozzarella on top adds an irresistible layer of melted cheese that's sure to please any pizza lover.

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, Eggplant Pizzas are a nutritious and tasty way to enjoy a pizza-inspired meal without the need for dough. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a new main dish to add to your rotation or simply someone who loves the idea of pizza-flavored everything, these Eggplant Pizzas are sure to hit the spot. So why not give them a try for your next lunch or dinner? You won't be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • large eggplant sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 14 ounce tomato sauce canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Beat the eggs in a bowl.
  3. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and oregano in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Dip each eggplant slice in the egg, then drop the eggplant in the flour mixture one at a time, shaking the bag to coat the eggplant.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
  5. Place the eggplant slices in the skillet to cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned.
  6. Drain the eggplant slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Arrange the eggplant in one layer on a baking sheet. Spoon enough pizza sauce to cover each eggplant slice. Top each eggplant with mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until the mozzarella cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories445kcal
Protein15.6%
Fat51.55%
Carbs32.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.5
Glycemic Load
20.21
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.576521583225%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
98.12mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:445.07kcal
22.25%
Fat:25.93g
39.89%
Saturated Fat:8.42g
52.65%
Carbohydrates:37.18g
12.39%
Net Carbohydrates:31.27g
11.37%
Sugar:8.18g
9.09%
Cholesterol:115.02mg
38.34%
Sodium:1058.59mg
46.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.66g
35.32%
Selenium:25.44µg
36.35%
Vitamin K:34.73µg
33.07%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.64%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.36%
Phosphorus:280.83mg
28.08%
Folate:105.2µg
26.3%
Calcium:258.03mg
25.8%
Fiber:5.91g
23.62%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.38%
Vitamin E:3.26mg
21.76%
Vitamin B12:1.15µg
19.22%
Potassium:657.49mg
18.79%
Iron:3.35mg
18.58%
Vitamin B3:3.64mg
18.22%
Vitamin A:863.63IU
17.27%
Zinc:2.14mg
14.26%
Copper:0.28mg
13.79%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.15%
Magnesium:49.72mg
12.43%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.66%
Vitamin C:9.47mg
11.48%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.05%
Source:Allrecipes