{"id":1085,"date":"2012-02-04T21:15:09","date_gmt":"2012-02-04T21:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aysontespli.ca\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2012-02-04T21:24:01","modified_gmt":"2012-02-04T21:24:01","slug":"mini-eggplant-pizzas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/aysontespli.ca\/?p=1085","title":{"rendered":"Mini Eggplant Pizzas"},"content":{"rendered":"

I had an eggplant in the fridge because I thought I should learn how to cook one! Turns out they make pretty nifty bases for pizzas. Admittedly, the husband and I were not all that keen on the texture of the eggplant but it did do a fine job of holding the pizza toppings we so love. Nice work, Eggplant!<\/p>\n

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Low Carb Mini Eggplant Pizzas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1 Eggplant, cut into thick slices
\nOlive Oil
\nSalt & Pepper<\/p>\n

1\/2 Onion, sliced into thin strips
\n4 Mushrooms, halved and sliced
\n1\/2 each Green and Red Pepper, cut into strips
\nOregano
\nBasil
\nGarlic Powder
\n3\/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
\n1\/4 cup Bacon Bits<\/p>\n

Place eggplant slices in a single layer on baking tray lined with parchment paper.
\nSprinkle with salt and let sit for 20 minutes;\u00a0Rinse and pat dry.
\nPreheat oven to 425F.
\nWipe off parchment paper; brush one side of each eggplant slice, season lightly with salt and pepper, then place on lined baking tray.
\nBrush second side of eggplant slices, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
\nBake in preheated oven, for about 8 minutes, 4 mins per side.
\nWhile eggplant is in the oven, pan fry onion, mushrooms and pepper strips.
\nRemove eggplant slices from oven, top with prepared toppings.
\nSprinkle with oregano, basil and garlic powder.
\nSprinkle with cheese and bacon bits and return to oven.
\nBake for 5 – 7 minutes, until cheese is melted.<\/p>\n

Serve hot.<\/p>\n

* I didn’t use the oregano, basil or garlic powder; I have this mix of herbs and spices that I \u00a0keep on hand for topping pizzas, add into herb biscuits and sprinkle over pizza bread.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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