Welcome to the tantalizing world of cheesy eggplant pizza, a culinary masterpiece that combines the rich flavors of eggplant, cheese, and savory sauce into a delightful symphony of taste. This delectable dish is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for your eyes with its vibrant colors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned pizza enthusiast or a novice cook looking for a new adventure, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect cheesy eggplant pizza, using the renowned recipe from Tasty. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors and an unforgettable dining experience.
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CHEESY EGGPLANT PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large globe eggplant, salt, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Appetizers
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice the eggplant into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
- Salt the slices and leave them to "sweat" for 20 minutes then wipe them off.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).
- Slather each slice with olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine all pizza sauce ingredients and stir until homogenous.
- Remove eggplant slices from the oven and pour about 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture onto each one.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar on each slice.
- Put the slices back in the oven for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 9 grams
CHEESY STUFFED EGGPLANT RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large eggplants, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, small yellow onion, garlic cloves, fresh thyme leaf, baby bella mushroom, farro, dry white wine, vegetable stock, unsalted butter, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, green sweet peas, cherry tomato, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh parsley
Provided by Tayo Ola
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Roast the eggplant: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and place on the prepared baking sheet cut-side up. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper.
- Roast the eggplant for 30-40 minutes, until tender.
- Meanwhile, make the farro risotto: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the farro, allowing the oil to coat each grain, and cook for 1 minute, until grains are lightly toasted.
- Pour in white wine and stir until it evaporates completely, 1 minute. Add 1 cup of the vegetable stock at a time and cook until the liquid begins to reduce before adding more, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes total. The farro should be cooked through and creamy.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until melted and well combined.
- Gently fold in the sweet peas and cherry tomatoes, then the parsley.
- Remove the eggplant from the oven and turn the broiler on high. Scoop out ¼ cup of flesh from each half and discard.
- Fill the eggplant halves with the farro risotto, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, then lay 2-3 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on top. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Broil the eggplant for 7-10 minutes, until the mozzarella is golden brown. Garnish with the parsley and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
CHEESY EGGPLANT ROLL-UPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: eggplants, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh basil, egg, salt, pepper, marinara sauce
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Yield 13 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- Slice the ends the eggplants and slice them into ¼ -inch (½ cm) slices and lay them out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Season with a pinch of salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sweat for 20 minutes, then dry them with a paper towel. Once dried; add a pinch of pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until soft.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, and egg.
- Remove eggplant slices from the oven and turn oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto eggplant slice then roll it up, repeating for all slices.
- In a 11x17-inch (28 x 43cm) baking sheet, pour ½ of the marinara sauce, then add all the roll-ups seam down. Pour remaining ½ of marinara sauce, and top with basil and parmesan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CHEESY EGGPLANT PIZZA
A delicious vegetarian substitute for pizza, using eggplant as the crust and a delicious sun-dried tomato sauce. The topping choices are endless! Serve with a side salad.
Provided by MUTHERMCREE
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup water in a bowl; soak for 1 hour. Drain and process tomatoes in a food processor until desired texture for sauce.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl. Dip eggplant rounds in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs to coat; place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the eggplant is baking, melt butter in a frying pan over low heat. Add onions and cook until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in molasses and remove from the heat.
- Remove eggplant from the oven. Spread sun-dried tomato sauce on eggplant rounds and sprinkle with basil. Top with goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and caramelized onion.
- Return to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 958.2 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
CHEESY EGGPLANT-CRUSTED PIZZA
Make and share this Cheesy Eggplant-Crusted Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by EFW5279
Categories Free Of...
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 slices, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place pizza stone in oven. Preheat oven to 425°F (do not remove pizza stone while oven preheats).
- Place eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle eggplant evenly with salt. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Pat eggplant slices dry, and arrange in an overlapping circular pattern on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle eggplant evenly with 1 cup of the Parmesan, making sure Parmesan fills any space between slices.
- Transfer eggplant slices on parchment to preheated pizza stone.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.
- Stir together oil and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
- Carefully slide eggplant crust on parchment off pizza stone onto baking sheet.
- Place a second baking sheet on eggplant crust, and invert, releasing eggplant crust from parchment.
- Sprinkle eggplant crust evenly with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan, making sure Parmesan fills any space between slices.
- Return eggplant crust to parchment, and place on pizza stone.
- Bake at 425°F until golden and slightly crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove crust from oven, and increase oven temperature to 450°F.
- Lightly brush crust evenly with garlic oil.
- Top evenly with mozzarella and feta.
- Dollop teaspoonfuls of ricotta over pizza.
- Sprinkle pizza evenly with red pepper.
- Bake at 450°F until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Top evenly with basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.1, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 93.3, Sodium 2386.5, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 34.6
CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT
This is a very cheesy and easy to make baked eggplant dish with an Italian flair. An excellent alternative to a pasta dish.
Provided by Julie3333
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides, and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir for a few minutes until fragrant, and the tomatoes have released their juices. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture. Spoon the cheese mixture over the spinach, and spread into a thin layer. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through and the eggplant is easily pierced with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 447.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips
- Choose large, firm eggplants to ensure they can hold the toppings and prevent sogginess.
- Slice the eggplants evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil to help them crisp up and prevent sticking.
- Season the eggplant slices with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) before baking the eggplant slices to ensure they cook evenly.
- Top the eggplant slices with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, vegetables, and meats, to create a flavorful and satisfying pizza.
- Bake the eggplant pizzas until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the eggplant is tender.
- Serve the eggplant pizzas immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion
Cheesy eggplant pizza is a delicious and versatile dish that can be customized to suit your preferences. With its crispy eggplant crust, melted cheese, and flavorful toppings, it's a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian option or a hearty and satisfying dinner, cheesy eggplant pizza is sure to impress. So next time you're craving pizza, give this eggplant version a try. You won't be disappointed!
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