Enjoy a guilt-free pizza night with these keto-friendly eggplant pizzas. The crispy parmesan breaded eggplant serves as a delicious gluten-free crust, topped with savory tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a satisfying dinner or a fun appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., pepperoni, olives, basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds and season with salt. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to release excess moisture.
- In a shallow dish, mix Parmesan cheese, almond flour, salt, and pepper. Dip eggplant slices in beaten eggs, then coat with the cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry eggplant slices until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel.
- Place fried eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet. Top each slice with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious keto parmesan breaded eggplant pizzas!
Interesting Facts
Eggplant is a great low-carb alternative to traditional pizza crust.
Parmesan cheese adds a flavorful crunch to the breaded eggplant slices.
You can customize your eggplant pizzas with a variety of toppings for endless flavor possibilities.