Easy Eggplant Parmesan Pizza Recipe Combines Two Foods We Love (8 Ingredients, 35 Minutes) High Fiber Recipes High Protein Recipes Vegetarian Lunch Appetizers Dinner Vegetables Snacks

Love eggplant parmesan? Love pizza? Well, this easy eggplant recipe hits on both notes. Tender eggplant is topped with two kinds of cheese, herbs, garlic and spaghetti sauce. This high-protein and high-fiber easy eggplant Parmesan pizza recipe is healthy, delicious and on the table in about 30 minutes.

To make this easy Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe you only need eight simple ingredients. Here is your short shopping list for this lunch, dinner, appetizer or snack recipe: eggplant (read about the health benefits of eggplant), breadcrumbs, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (Parmesan cheese has health benefits), mayonnaise, spaghetti or marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and optional fresh tomatoes and basil for serving.

Variations: If you don't have or like eggplant, you could use a large zucchini instead. Need meat? Add some cooked crumbled Italian sausage, ground beef or ground chicken.

Serve this easy eggplant pizza recipe as an appetizer or light lunch, or over pasta for an easy high-protein dinner.

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (you could substitute fresh minced garlic)
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch round slices
• 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• chopped fresh tomatoes and fresh basil, for serving (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and Parmesan in a small bowl. 
2. Spread a layer of mayonnaise on both sides of the eggplant slices. Dip them into the breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet. 
3. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 15 minutes or until eggplant is tender.
4. Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Top each eggplant with some spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and fresh basil, if desired. 

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