This Baked Eggplant Margherita is a great alternative to the usual pizza.
I like that this recipe is low in carbs, Mediterranean diet friendly, and easy to make!
Baked Eggplant Margherita
Baked Eggplant Margherita
This is an oven baked recipe idea that tastes amazing.
You can serve this Baked Eggplant Margherita as an appetizer or as a meal.
Did you try my recipe for Grilled Eggplant Pizzas?
That grilled eggplant recipe is a similar recipe to this one in ingredients.
However, this recipe is made in an oven and not on a grill.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
This recipe is for anyone asking what are the benefits of eating eggplant.
Eggplants are that unique looking fruit (yes fruit) with that beautiful ‘aubergine’, or purple, color.
You may already know that eggplant is a popular ingredient in many Mediterranean diet dishes.
There are some benefits to eating eggplant.
Eggplant is fat free and low in calories and carbohydrates.
Experts tell us that eggplant is also a source of antioxidants and polyphenols.
You may be wondering what is on a Margherita pizza.
Some folks refer to eggplant Margherita as a ‘Margherita pizza’.
This is because eggplant Margherita can be served as an alternative to pizza.
Eggplant Margherita is topped like a Margherita pizza.
A basic Margherita Pizza will be topped with sauce and mozzarella cheese.
There may also be parmesan cheese, basil, and seasonings.
Baked Eggplant Margherita
Tips for making eggplant Margherita.
This recipe calls for any tomato sauce.
You can use a basic sauce or a Marinara sauce which adds a nice balance to the other ingredients.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- Personalize this recipe with the seasonings of your choice. Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- To serve these as appetizers, you may want to cut the sliced eggplant into smaller pieces. Allow for the pieces to be large enough to hold the ingredients if you choose to do this.
- Make this a vegan recipe by omitting the cheese. You can try using a vegan cheese instead, according to the directions on the packaging.
How to prepare Eggplants for this recipe.
When choosing an eggplant for this recipe, choose eggplants that are smooth and shiny.
The eggplants should have no visible bruising or soft spots as well.
Start by rinsing the eggplants to remove any dirt or debris.
Then remove the tops and bottom and slice the eggplant into ⅓-1/2″ wide slices. Place the eggplants on a stack of paper towels or clean kitchen towel and allow them to sit out for 15 minutes to drain.
How to store leftover Eggplant Margherita.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container.
If stored correctly, they should keep for up to four days.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Vegan Apple and Oatmeal Cookies.
- Homemade Vegan Raspberry Crumble.
- Vegan Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies.
- How to make a Mediterranean Diet Charcuterie Board.
- Make a Vegan Matcha Latte.
- Easy Dairy Free Rice Pudding.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Baked Eggplant Margherita
About this baked eggplant Margherita recipe.
This is a Mediterranean diet friendly recipe that features eggplant.
The Eggplant is sliced and then topped with the other ingredients.
This recipe can be served as an appetizer or a meal.
Eggplant Margherita is best just out of the oven.
Serve yours with a side salad or a bowl of soup!
Ingredients needed to make this baked eggplant Margherita recipe.
- Eggplants-2.
- Tomato Sauce– 1 cup.
- Garlic- 2 cloves, chopped.
- Mozzarella Cheese- 1 ½ cups grated.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- Olive Oil– 1 tablespoon.
How to make Baked Eggplant Margherita.
- Prepare the eggplants as indicated above (rinsed, sliced, and drained). Allow the eggplants to sit so that the excess liquid can drain.
- Preheat your oven to 400 and prep a rimmed baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper. Then place the sliced eggplant pieces on to the baking sheets and sprinkle them with salt. Bake the eggplant pieces for ten minutes, flip them over and continue to bake until they begin to brown (20 minutes total should work).
- Remove the eggplant from the oven and top with the tomato sauce, garlic, cheese and seasonings as desired. You can drizzle olive oil on top as desired.
- Return the eggplant to the oven and bake for another five minutes or until the cheese has melted.
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Oven Baked Eggplant Margherita, a delicious low carb, gluten free, and Mediterranean diet, friendly alternative to pizza.
Baked Eggplant Margherita
Ingredients
- Eggplants-2.
- Tomato Sauce– 1 cup.
- Garlic- 2 cloves chopped.
- Mozzarella Cheese- 1 ½ cups grated.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- Olive Oil– 1 tablespoon.
Instructions
- Prepare the eggplants as indicated above Allow the eggplants to sit so that the excess liquid can drain.
- Preheat your oven to 400 and prep a rimmed baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper. Then place the sliced eggplant pieces on to the baking sheets and sprinkle them with salt. Bake the eggplant pieces for ten minutes, flip them over and continue to bake until they begin to brown (20 minutes total should work).
- Remove the eggplant from the oven and top with the tomato sauce, garlic, cheese and seasonings as desired. You can drizzle olive oil on top as desired.
- Return the eggplant to the oven and bake for another five minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Recipe Notes
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Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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