Pizzette di Melanzane

Pizzette di Melanzane are delightful, bite-sized eggplant rounds topped with savory tomato sauce and fresh basil, offering a crispy texture and rich flavor. This vegan Italian snack is perfect for sharing or as an appetizer at any gathering.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 1 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh basil - 10 grams
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Slice the eggplant into 1 cm thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the eggplant slices and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
4. Bake the eggplant in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until they are tender and slightly golden.
5. Remove the eggplant from the oven and spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on each slice.
6. Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top of the tomato sauce and return the eggplant to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from eggplant and tomatoes, which can help reduce inflammation.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health and aiding in weight management.

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