Fall is coming and football season is now in full swing. Along with it comes the desire for fried chicken wings, pizza, and an abundance of chips.   Instead of turning to these processed, fake foods that will leave you feeling lethargic Monday morning, these Egg Plant Pizza’s are a great real food alternative that will satisfy the junk food craving in the football fans in our lives, without leaving the unpleasant side effects.

Mini Egg Plant Pizza’s

Ingredients:

• 1 whole egg plant (the wider the better for a bigger “crust”)
• Pizza sauce (homemade of look for one with only real food ingredients and no sugar)
• Cheese, preferably raw and organic (we LOVED the smoked cheddar on the ones pictured)
• Optional toppings (uncured pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, etc)

Directions:

Slice egg plant into ¼ to ½ inch thick slices. Lay slices in a single layer on top of paper towels. Sprinkle eggplant slices generously with sea salt and let sit for 30-60 minutes. This step is VERY important to remove moisture from your eggplant, otherwise they will be soggy. After 30-60 minutes, blot egg plant with towels to remove excess water. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook at 375 for 25-30 minutes. Once cooked, top egg plant slices with pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings as desired.   Place under broiler for 5-10 minutes. Check every couple of minutes to avoid burning. Enjoy!

 

Article by: Joelle Kurczodyna, NTP