Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Yield: 2 Servings
This Low Carb Eggplant Pizza is what will make your day complete! Give this recipe a try now, and I promise you that it will be worth all your time and effort! Have the most wonderful day, friends, and I hope you are all well today. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1/2 yellow onion sliced
3/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2-1 c no sugar added pizza sauce
1 large eggplant
1 c fresh baby spinach
crushed red pepper optional
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ c chopped fresh oregano
ground pepper to taste
sea salt to taste
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch-thick cuts.
Brush each slice with olive oil.
Line with parchment paper a baking sheet.
Arrange the eggplant slices onto the prepared baking sheet.
Place them inside the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until done.
Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add 1/2 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the garlic and onion, then sauté until aromatic and translucent.
Sprinkle salt and pepper to season.
Add spinach and pizza sauce. Stir until well blended. Cook for another 2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted completely.
Remove the baked eggplants from the oven.
Top each eggplant slice with the spinach mixture and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle freshly chopped oregano and a generous amount of cheese on top of each eggplant slice.
Put them back inside the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes at room temperature.
Garnish each eggplant slice with more oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1/2 of recipe, Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 791mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g
