Eggplant, Tomato, and Fontina Pizza

Health score
26%
Eggplant, Tomato, and Fontina Pizza
300 min.
2
820kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, look no further than our delightful Eggplant, Tomato, and Fontina Pizza. This gourmet dish brings together the rich flavors of roasted eggplant, the sweetness of grape tomatoes, and the creamy texture of Italian Fontina cheese, all nestled atop a perfectly baked pizza crust. Imagine biting into a hot slice, where the warm, cheesy goodness harmonizes beautifully with the fresh basil and mint, creating an explosion of flavor that transforms a simple lunch or dinner into a culinary experience.

What’s more, this recipe is perfect for sharing with a friend or loved one, making it an ideal choice for date night or a cozy evening at home. With a preparation time of just 300 minutes, you’ll have the opportunity to savor every step, from salting the eggplant to creating the perfect dough. Each ingredient is thoughtfully chosen to highlight the star elements—think velvety textures and aromatic herbs that will leave your senses tantalized.

Baking this pizza in a pre-heated stone oven gives it that authentic, crispy crust that everyone craves, while broiling the eggplant adds a delicious char that enhances its natural sweetness. So why not gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on this tasty adventure? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound eggplant 
  • servings flour for dredging
  • 0.3 pound fontina italian cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
  • 0.8 cup basil fresh packed
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh packed
  •  garlic clove 
  • cups grape tomatoes quartered
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for brushing dough
  • servings pizza dough 
  • 1.8 teaspoons salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • sieve
  • baking pan
  • broiler
  • colander
  • cutting board
  • pizza stone

Directions

  1. Sprinkle eggplant with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a colander and let drain in sink, turning slices occasionally, 30 minutes.
  2. Finely chop together basil, mint, and garlic. Toss with tomatoes in a bowl, then drain in a sieve set over bowl.
  3. Preheat broiler.
  4. Rinse eggplant, then pat dry in batches between paper towels, pressing firmly to remove excess liquid.
  5. Brush both sides of slices with oil (about 4 tablespoons total) and form small stacks, then cut stacks into quarters. Arrange eggplant pieces in 1 layer in 2 shallow heavy baking pans and broil, 1 pan at a time, about 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning eggplant over once, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes per batch. Cool eggplant to room temperature.
  6. Put pizza stone in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F (allow 1 hour for pizza stone to heat).
  7. Do not punch down dough. Gently dredge 1 piece of dough in flour to coat, then transfer to a sheet of parchment paper set on baking peel or baking sheet. Holding 1 edge of floured dough in the air with both hands and letting bottom touch parchment, carefully move hands around edge of dough (like turning a steering wheel), allowing weight of dough to stretch it to a round roughly 10 inches in diameter.
  8. Lay round on parchment and adjust shape as needed.
  9. Discard any liquid exuded from tomatoes and toss tomatoes with remaining tablespoon oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in bowl.
  10. Brush dough round with oil and scatter half of eggplant, half of tomatoes, and half of cheese over it, leaving a 1-inch border around edge. Line up far edge of peel with far edge of pizza stone and tilt peel down, jerking it gently to start pizza moving. Slide pizza, along with parchment, onto stone and bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes.
  11. Remove pizza from oven by sliding peel under paper.
  12. Transfer pizza to a cutting board and discard parchment.
  13. While first pizza is baking, assemble second pizza on another sheet of parchment, then bake in same manner.

Nutrition Facts

Calories820kcal
Protein11.82%
Fat59.03%
Carbs29.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
135
Glycemic Load
9.19
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.133478807366%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
291.51mg
Eriodictyol
1.74mg
Hesperetin
0.57mg
Naringenin
1.01mg
Apigenin
0.33mg
Luteolin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
1.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:819.83kcal
40.99%
Fat:55.51g
85.4%
Saturated Fat:16.34g
102.15%
Carbohydrates:61.66g
20.55%
Net Carbohydrates:47.95g
17.44%
Sugar:20.42g
22.69%
Cholesterol:65.77mg
21.92%
Sodium:2918.22mg
126.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.01g
50.02%
Vitamin K:83.65µg
79.66%
Manganese:1.24mg
62.15%
Fiber:13.71g
54.83%
Vitamin A:2551.05IU
51.02%
Vitamin E:7.1mg
47.31%
Calcium:395.13mg
39.51%
Vitamin C:32.24mg
39.08%
Potassium:1247.84mg
35.65%
Phosphorus:335.42mg
33.54%
Folate:126.94µg
31.74%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.69%
Copper:0.45mg
22.61%
Iron:4.04mg
22.43%
Magnesium:84.67mg
21.17%
Zinc:3.01mg
20.07%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.53%
Vitamin B3:3.82mg
19.09%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.15%
Selenium:12.24µg
17.49%
Vitamin B12:0.95µg
15.88%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.2%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Source:Epicurious