Marinated Baby Eggplant (Aubergine) Pizza Recipe

Name: Marinated Baby Eggplant (Aubergine) Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 baby eggplants (about 8 ounces); salt; 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 individual size prepared prebaked pizza crusts; 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese; Marinade; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1
In a medium bowl, mix together all marinade ingredients. Set aside.
2
Thinly slice eggplant lengthwise. Sprinkle both cut sides of eggplant with salt. Allow eggplant to sit on a paper towel for 15 minutes, until paper towel is saturated. If desired, brush eggplant to remove excess salt.
3
In a cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Cover bottom of pan with eggplant (do not stack) and fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside and fry any remaining eggplant. Add more olive oil if needed.
4
Add eggplant to marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Brush pizza crusts with marinade. Layer eggplant on each crust. Brush with more marinade and top with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes until eggplant is hot and cheese is melted.

1020

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 baby eggplants (about 8 ounces), salt, 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 individual size prepared prebaked pizza crusts, and more.

Yes, Marinated Baby Eggplant (Aubergine) Pizza 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinated Baby Eggplant (Aubergine) Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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