Mini Baked Eggplant Pizza Bites

These baked pizza bites can be very addicting! And because they are baked, not fried, less oil is required, which cuts down on fat, making them a healthier appetizer option.

Ingredients

Serves 4

2 medium eggplants

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

3⁄4 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons olive oil

1⁄2 cup Basic Marinara Sauce (see Chapter 13)

1⁄4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Where to Buy Gluten-Free Panko Bread Crumbs

There are a few brands that carry gluten-free low-FODMAP panko bread crumbs such as Ian’s Original. You can buy them from online retailers such as Amazon.

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut top and bottom ends off eggplants, then cut into circle slices. Cut off sides of the circles, leaving square shapes. Place in a colander and toss with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Rinse with water.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk egg. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl and add oregano, stirring well to combine. Dredge eggplant squares in egg, tap off any excess, and then dredge in bread crumbs. Place on a nonstick baking sheet (use nonstick cookware that does not contain toxic or hazardous materials PTFE and PFOA).
  4. Slowly drizzle olive oil to cover the tops of each square. Bake 12 minutes.
  5. Remove eggplant from oven and spoon marinara sauce onto the center of each square, leaving edges of eggplant uncovered. Sprinkle mozzarella on top of squares. Bake 2–3 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Per Serving

Calories: 259

Fat: 9g

Protein: 11g

Sodium: 653mg

Fiber: 12g

Carbohydrates: 36g

Sugar: 11g