Eggplant Pizza Slices

Eggplant Pizza Slices are a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, featuring roasted eggplant as a base topped with savory tomato sauce, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a satisfying meal without the carbs, these slices are both healthy and flavorful.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 1 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 1/2 cup
• Mozzarella cheese - 1 cup, shredded
• Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup, grated
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the eggplant slices and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
4. Roast the eggplant in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread about 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on top of each eggplant slice.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
9. Serve warm and enjoy your low-carb eggplant pizza slices.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from eggplant and tomatoes.

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