Appetizer: Eggplant Pizza

You won't miss the crust in this tasty low carb pizza.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Eggplant Pizza

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 unpeeled eggplant
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1/2 tsp leaves basil
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsps olive oil

Instructions

1. Slice eggplant to about 1/4" thickness. Sprinkle both sides with salt and let sit and drain in a colander for 20 minutes to reduce bitterness.

2. Mix herbs and spices in with the tomato sauce (unsweetened). Shred cheese.

3. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet. Place eggplant slices on the baking sheet, they can be touching. Spread a small amount of tomato sauce on each slice.

4. Add any of your other favorite pizza toppings. Sprinkle cheese on top.

5. Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) until edges or cheese are slightly brown. About 20 minutes.