Description
Eggplant Pizza Bites are a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza. Roasted eggplant rounds are topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and black olives, making them a delicious and gluten-free appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from oven and top each eggplant slice with a spoonful of marinara sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a few cherry tomato slices, and black olives.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with oregano and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for evenly sliced eggplant rounds.
- Swap mozzarella for dairy-free cheese to make it vegan.
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Great as leftovers—reheat in toaster oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
