EGGPLANT PIZZA

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min

INGREDIENTS1/2 large eggplant, sliced into thin rounds½ c parmesan cheese, grated1 T extra-virgin olive oil1/3 c tomato sauce1/3 c cheddar cheese, shreddedsalt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange eggplant rounds on a

baking sheet and lightly coat with oil.

Baked rounds until hot (5 minutes).

Flip rounds and top with an even layer of parmesan cheese.

Return eggplant to oven and bake until cheese is melted (5 minutes).

Drop a spoonful of tomato sauce in the center and top with cheddar cheese.

Bake until cheese is bubbling (5 minutes) and season with salt and pepper.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving Size: 1 slice

Calories/Serving: 274

Number of Servings: 3

Nutritional Value: Eggplants

Eggplants belong to the nightshade family – the same family as tomatoes, bell peppers and potatoes!

Recent studies with eggplants have found that the skin of the eggplant has phytonutrients that help protect brain cells.

Eggplants help to reduce total cholesterol and blood pressure.

Eggplant is a very good source of thiamin (vitamin B1), fiber and copper!

Eggplant was used purely as a decorative food until the 18th century. This is when

Adopted from Flourless Eggplant Pizza on Allrecipe

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