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August 28, 2015

California Avocado Eggplant Pizza Recipe

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Skip the carbs and go straight for the really good stuff with this California Avocado Eggplant Pizza Recipe!

California Avocado Eggplant Pizza Recipe on dineanddish.net

This summer, I tried really really hard to eliminate my biggest weakness from my diet…carbs. I’m a huge bread fan, but let me tell you young friends… once you turn 40, you just can’t do all that carb eating and expect things not to change. Every slice of delicious bread goes right to your hips, belly, face, etc.

Laying off carbs hasn’t been easy, because I LOVE carbs, but it hasn’t been as hard as I anticipated either. I’ve gone without carbs for long enough now that I’ve been able to reintroduce them without feeling like I need to pig out on them. It’s safe to say that my current relationship with carbs is a healthy love affair, not an obsession.

Throughout this carbless adventure, I’ve discovered some really tasty way to eat things I love, like pizza, without adding the carbs. Nothing, and I repeat nothing, will ever really take the place of my beloved pizza crust, but I’ve discovered something that certainly comes close. California Avocado Eggplant Pizza Minis Recipe from dineanddish.net

What I refer to as California Pizza (pizza with bacon and California Avocados) is one of my favorite kinds of pizzas. When I recently made mini versions of California Pizza with eggplant as the crust, I couldn’t believe it. I actually like this little California Avocado Eggplant Pizza recipe better than my favorite traditional California Pizza. The eggplant is truly so flavorful. Combined with the creaminess of the diced California Avocado, pizza sauce, bacon and cheese, you’ve got yourself mini pizza perfection!

Giving up carbs is hard…but when you have recipes like this one to turn to, the sacrifice doesn’t seem all that bad! Enjoy!

California Avocado Eggplant Pizza Recipe on dineanddish.net
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California Avocado Eggplant Pizza Recipe

Skp the carbs and go for the goods with this California Avocado Eggplant Pizza recipe!
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 medium globe eggplant
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon pieces not bits
  • 1 ripe California Avocado seeded, peeled and diced

Instructions

  • Slice off stem of the eggplant, then slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch round slices.
  • Place sliced eggplant on a layer of paper towels and sprinkle generously with Kosher salt. Cover with another layer of paper towels and allow to sit for 20 minutes (this removes the extra moisture from the eggplant slices and is also known to remove any bitterness from the eggplant). After 20 minutes have passed, wipe off the eggplant slices with a clean and dry paper towel.
  • In the meantime, pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Prepare a cookie sheet by spraying with non stick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil and italian seasoning.
  • Place eggplant slices on the cookie sheet and brush each slice with seasoned olive oil.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until eggplant is soft and tender.
  • Remove from oven and spoon pizza sauce over each eggplant slice.
  • Top each slice with mozzarella cheese and bacon pieces.
  • Switch oven temperature to broil. Place cookie sheet directly under broiler for 3 minutes, or until cheese begins to brown, slightly.
  • Top each slice with diced California Avocado pieces. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe inspired by Kalyn's Kitchen and Closet Cooking.

 Disclosure: A special thanks to California Avocado for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. 

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dish, Previous Tagged With: appetizer, avocado, eggplant, food, low carb, pizza, recipe, snack

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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    August 28, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Kristen, this sounds fabulous! Thanks for the no carb idea. I am learning that what we eat can either help us or harm us, and this recipe looks very helpful 🙂
    Have a great day!

  2. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    I quit bread (still can’t believe I did it!!) just before summer and introduced smoothies into my routine. It’s been life changing! I am loosing weight and my midsection is looking better. But above all that I am feeling great and that makes me so happy! I still have an occasional pizza but like you said, don’t pig out on it. 🙂 LOVING this eggplant pizza idea! I tried with zucchini and my kids thought it was super fun. I need to make it with eggplant! California style is my fave too!

  3. KalynsKitchen says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:58 am

    I know all about craving carbs and what overindulging can do once you get past a certain age! Good for you for getting a handle on it. These sound delicious; what a great idea. Thanks for the shout-out for my eggplant pizzas.

  4. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Pizza is one of my favorites. Love that I can eat this eggplant version and NEVER feel bad about it. 🙂

  5. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    September 5, 2015 at 10:41 am

    I would absolutely love this and never miss the crust! Bacon and avocado are one of my favorite combos!

  6. Shihoko says

    September 6, 2015 at 3:49 am

    What a great idea to use eggplant as a pizza base. Eggplant are smaller in size in Japan but now I live in Australia, eggplant are ginormous, I must try this as I love eggplant and also watching my carb intake. Thank you.

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