Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2-1 cup no sugar added pizza sauce*
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 yellow onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • sea salt (to taste)
  • ground pepper (to taste)
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh oregano
  • crushed red pepper (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cut eggplant: Slice the eggplant lengthwise, about 1/4-1/3 inch thick. Brush or rub a little olive oil on each side of the eggplant slices and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking stone. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in oven for 7-10 minutes, or until eggplant is hot and starting to cook down.
  • Sauté: Meanwhile grab a skillet, add 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion until soft (about 3-4 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Add pizza sauce and spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 additional minutes until mixture is warm and spinach has wilted.
  • Adding toppings: Remove the eggplant slices from the oven, top each with the onion and spinach mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped oregano. Place in the oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve: Serve immediately with more fresh oregano and crushed red pepper.