Easy and quick to prepare, the eggplant mini pizzas are a light treat that solve a lunch or dinner simply. Baked eggplant slices, tomato sauce, and melty cheese make this dish irresistible. As always, we can make variations by replacing the sauce with tomato paste or even with fresh sliced tomatoes, and the cheese can be changed according to our preferences or what we have in the fridge.
If you like eggplants, try cheesy sautéed eggplants or quick gratinated eggplants, the eggplant parmigiana (in glass jar cooking) or even baked eggplants with ricotta
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OTHER EGGPLANT RECIPES
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn
Ingredients
- 1 black oval eggplant
- 7 oz tomato sauce
- to taste salt and chili pepper
- 5 oz pizza mozzarella
- 4 tsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste oregano
- A few leaves basil
- 4 tbsps breadcrumbs
Tools for Preparing Eggplant Mini Pizzas
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- 1 Baking Tray
Preparation of Eggplant Mini Pizzas
Wash the eggplants, remove the green part, and slice them not too thinly. I cut them about 1/4 inch thick. Place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and sprinkled with breadcrumbs. Season with breadcrumbs, salt, and oil, and bake in a preheated oven at 356°F, until golden brown.
In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce with oregano, salt, chili pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.
Season the eggplants with the tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, and bake in a static oven at 356°F for about 10 minutes. Take out of the oven and flavor with fresh basil. They are delicious both hot and cold.
Storage and Variations
We can keep the eggplant mini pizzas in the fridge for a couple of days covered with plastic wrap.
VARIATIONS
Eggplant mini pizzas with confit cherry tomatoes and scamorza: use confit cherry tomatoes (slow-cooked with oil, garlic, and herbs) and smoked or regular scamorza for a richer and more intense flavor.
Eggplant mini pizzas with grilled vegetables and goat cheese: add grilled zucchini, peppers, or other vegetables, accompanied by creamy goat cheese for a delicate touch.
Eggplant mini pizzas with sun-dried tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella: combine rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella for a Mediterranean and flavorful taste.
Eggplant mini pizzas with sautéed mushrooms and cheese: add mushrooms sautéed with garlic and parsley, completing with cheeses like fontina or provola.
Eggplant mini pizzas with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan shavings: a fresher and lighter version, with fresh arugula added after cooking.
