Making homemade pizza is a great way to have some creative fun in the kitchen. There are so many combinations of sauces, cheese, meats, and veggies you can use to top your favorite homemade crust, it’s easy to come up with different variations to please every member of your family.
How to make eggplant pizza:
- To make this hearty meatless pizza, we start with our White-Wheat Homemade Pizza Dough. Made with a combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, it only needs a few minutes of kneading, a 10-minute rest, and 5 minutes of pre-baking before it’s ready for the toppings.
- The eggplant can be oven-roasted while you prepare the dough, and as soon as it cools a bit, it’s spread over the pre-baked crust to make the first layer of toppings.
- Next, ricotta cheese that’s been combined with minced garlic, fresh basil, and grated Parmesan is spread over the eggplant slices. Then, sliced plum tomatoes and a few basil leaves are added.
- For a finishing touch, chunks of fresh mozzarella are scattered over the top before the pizza is baked to golden perfection.
For another vegetarian pizza option, try our Truffled Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza.
Eggplant Pizza with Ricotta
A treat for vegetarians and pizza lovers alike, our eggplant pizza is topped with three types of cheese, tomatoes, basil, and roasted eggplant.
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
- 1/3 cup chiffonade of fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lb [homemade pizza dough]
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
- 6 to 8 large basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast until tender and just starting to brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Combine the ricotta cheese, garlic, basil, and parmesan in a small bowl and set aside.
- Roll and/or stretch the pizza dough to fit a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Brush lightly with oil, then cover with slices of roasted eggplant.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the eggplant, then add a layer of tomatoes.
- Add the basil leaves, then scatter the mozzarella cubes on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Eggplant Pizza with Ricotta
Amount per Serving
Calories
548
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
1058
mg
46
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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