Grilled Eggplant Pita Pizzas Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant Pita Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small eggplants; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large sweet red pepper, halved and sliced; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 12 garlic cloves, halved; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 whole pita breads; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 3/4 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 small eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
1 large sweet red pepper, halved and sliced
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
12 garlic cloves, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 whole pita breads
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped

1
Cut eggplants into 3/4-in. slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss red pepper, onion and garlic with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to a grill wok or open grill basket; place on grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat 8-12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly charred, stirring frequently.
3
Rinse and drain eggplants; blot dry with paper towels. Brush eggplants with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender. Cut each slice into quarters.
4
Brush both sides of pita breads with remaining oil. Grill, covered, over medium-low heat 1-2 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from grill.
5
Layer grilled sides of pitas with grilled vegetables, tomato, cheese and olives. If desired, sprinkle with pepper flakes. Return to grill; cook, covered, 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
6
Sprinkle with basil.

647

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small eggplants, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 large sweet red pepper, halved and sliced, 1 medium onion, halved and sliced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant Pita Pizzas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Eggplant Pita Pizzas

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