Eggplant Pizza Bites | Grain Free, Low Carb
Servings: 4
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant, trimmed & cut into 1/4 to 1/2" thick slices
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce*
- 1/2 cup cheese*
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced thin
Toppings of choice: sliced baby tomatoes, chopped pepperoni, crumbled Italian sausage, chopped garlic, sliced black olives, etc
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt, and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to the oven, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Top your cooked eggplant slices with basil, sauce (about a tablespoon per pizza bite), and toppings of your choice.
- Return to the oven and broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top.
Notes
- For the pizza sauce, our favorite is a sugar free variety from Cucina Antica (find it on Amazon HERE). You can also make your own, I have a recipe in THIS blog post.
- Feel free to omit the cheese or use whatever cheese substitute you like best that works for you! Read the blog post for some recommendations.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg