Pizza is probably one of the foods I miss most since being gluten-free. I have tried all kinds of pizza crust recipes and substitutes. Many of them are, frankly, just not worth the effort. (My fave so far is here.)Some come close to the chewy-stretchy perfection that defines most gluten-full crusts, but they still aren't the same. And most GF pizza crusts are still high in carbs, something that my body doesn't tolerate very well. I have found humble eggplant slices to be one of the most nutritious and convenient crust replacements. I have also found that with the right toppings, I enjoy this form of "pizza" nearly as much as actual pizza. Tonight I topped my pizzas with sauce, bell peppers, onions, banana peppers, and olives. I find that, even though I mostly avoid cheese and milk, a little bit of parmesan is fine. I pre-bake the eggplant alongside the GF crust that I prepare for the boys, and we can all enjoy pizza together. Ingredients 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch slices Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes Herbs and salt, if you just use crushed tomatoes Parmesan cheese, grated Pizza toppings: peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, etc. 1. Place eggplant slices on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt. Allow to stand for 10 minutes. This will remove most of the bitter flavor from the eggplant. Rinse slices and pat dry when done. 2. Lightly oil the cookie sheet. Place slices on and pre-bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 10 minutes. 3. Remove from oven. Spoon on sauce, and add toppings. I put a very light sprinkling of parmesan on top and find this is enough cheesiness for me. I also find that very finely chopped toppings taste better. 4. Bake for another 10 minutes at 400 degrees. All done. :)
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AuthorI'm Emily. I currently work in online education management, but I also have a Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences (my true passion). In addition, I am a mom, cook, avid reader, novice gardener, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. On my blog, you will find articles on food, fitness, weight management, and eating issues. ALL recipes on my blog are gluten-free. Many are low-carbohydrate. Most are grain free. Enjoy! Categories
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