EGGPLANT, PESTO, AND GOAT-CHEESE PIZZA

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This Pizza recipe came from Yahoo! Food with some alterations by me. I used a Premade Boboli-style Pizza Crust instead. I also think the pesto would be better spead under the eggplant or maybe even without it at all. I loved the eggplant so much I thought the pesto and cheese overpowered it. See what you think? On the matter of pizza dough and pesto it recommennded store-bought or homemade again - your preference.

Provided by Chef kittiekitsch

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 38m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, as needed
1 -1 1/2 lb eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb pizza dough
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 ounces mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 1/2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat.
  • Season the eggplant with the salt.
  • Fry one-third of the eggplant, turning, until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove.
  • Repeat in two more batches with the remaining oil, using more if needed, and the eggplant.
  • Meanwhile, oil a 14-inch pizza pan or large baking sheet.
  • Press the pizza dough onto the pan in an approximately 14-inch round or 9-by-13-inch rectangle.
  • Arrange the eggplant slices on the pizza crust.
  • Sprinkle the garlic and pepper over the top.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Put the slices of goat cheese on the pizza.
  • Sprinkle with the Parmesan, and then dot with the pesto.
  • Bake until the cheese begins to turn golden, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.7, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 849.4, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 15.3

Tina Akter
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Changba Tamang
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This is the best eggplant pizza I've ever had. The pesto is to die for.


Kasim Kasim
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I love this pizza. The pesto is so flavorful that it makes the eggplant taste amazing.


Nawal Diallo
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and pesto.


Mi A2 Lite
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I love that this pizza is so versatile. You can use any type of cheese or vegetables that you like.


Shanta Sha
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This is my go-to pizza recipe when I'm short on time.


Mahimirza Mahi
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I've made this pizza several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dev Washington
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This pizza is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.


Summer Jee
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I love the combination of flavors in this pizza. The eggplant pesto is savory and the goat cheese is tangy and creamy.


Joshua Wellington
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This pizza is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Delmica Grissett
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I made this pizza with a gluten-free crust and it was just as good as the regular version.


yachin mia
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used mozzarella instead. It was still delicious!


Strh_SAvage23
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This pizza is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the eggplant pesto and always ask for seconds.


Ladon Ramsey
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this pizza. The eggplant pesto is so flavorful that I don't even miss the meat.


Tawsif Patwary
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This is one of my favorite pizza recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


CuteLovely Secretlover
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Poozz Harsha
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I also used some leftover roasted red peppers, and it was a great addition.


Yahya Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this pizza. The pesto was very flavorful and the goat cheese was a nice touch.


John Basil
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I had some extra pesto leftover, so I used it to make a pasta dish the next day. It was also delicious!


Wi Lee
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This pizza was a hit with my family! The eggplant pesto was flavorful and unique, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness. The crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.