Mini Eggplant Pizzas
Ingredients
- 2 medium-large eggplants
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the eggplants into rings about 3/4 to 1 inch thick and arrange them on the baking sheets.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the eggplant rings and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- While the eggplant sits, cook the ground beef in a pan with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until browned. Then, add the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Bake the eggplant rings in the oven for 16-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Top each eggplant ring with the beef mixture and mozzarella cheese. Add chopped basil if desired.
- Broil the pizzas for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.