Since I stopped eating meat, I have started trying new vegetables…including eggplant. I don't think I ever even tasted eggplant before this point in my life, but now I have it at least once a week. Eggplant is such a versatile vegetable that can act as a base of a meal, a meat substitute, or a side. When I went home to visit my parents, I decided to make them a healthy vegetarian meal, inspired by eggplant. I'm calling this meal "healthy eggplant pizza."
Ingredients for this entire meal
1 eggplant
1 can of tomatoes
1 tomato off the vine
Black pepper
1 pack of brussels sprouts
Italian seasoning
Lemon juice
Arugula
Olive oil
To start, I washed the eggplant then sliced it up. One eggplant goes a long way! I rubbed the slices with olive oil, then sprinkled on black pepper and parsley. I baked these in the oven for about 10-12 min.
Once the eggplant slices baked for a little, I added sliced tomatoes on top and sprinkled parsley and pepper on top. Then I put the tray back in the oven for 5-7 min. to heat up the tomatoes a little.
I cooked "meatless" veggie crumbles in a pot with a can of tomatoes to make the "meat sauce" to go on top of the eggplant slices. This was a delicious healthier, meatless alternative to meat and canned spaghetti sauce.
I cooked fresh brussels sprouts to go on top of the "pizzas" using my favorite recipe.
I dressed some fresh arugula in lemon juice and black pepper.
Then, I added two of the baked eggplant slices with tomato slices to each plate.
I then added on the veggie crumbles in the tomato sauce. I thought the brussels sprouts would be great toppings so I added 2 sprouts to each plate.
The finished product! 2 Eggplant pizzas topped with sliced tomato, veggie crumbles in tomato sauce, and brussels sprouts. All served on a bed of lemony arugula.
I loved this meal and it tasted unbelievably healthy, but still so delicious and tasty! My parents also appreciate good food and they approved of this meatless, bread-less, and cheese-free meal!
Give it a try next time you want a complete tasty meal!
My moms eggplant is my favorite comfort food but I never thought to turn it into pizza! This is such a good idea Vett, thanks!
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That looks really good!
ReplyDeleteLauren,
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One of my friends made eggplant pizza a few weeks ago, and it looked like such a healthy alternative to pizza! And I love brussels sprouts! I hadn't thought of putting them on top!
ReplyDeleteHello from Spain: great recipe. The food is tasty and healthy. Keep in touch
ReplyDeletenow i'm hungry!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm this could be a great way for me to trick my tastebuds into liking eggplant. Nice, very very nice lol
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love egg plant! I love egg plant parmesan, casserole and even fried egg plant is tasty! This dish looks yummy.
ReplyDeletewhat a clever way to have pizza that's healthy! looks delicious
ReplyDeleteI will have to try this healthy version of pizza...as well my daughter has decided to become vegan... this is great choice for her :)
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