Mini Eggplant Crust Pizzas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 eggplant, - 3 inches in diameter peeled and cut into 4 half-inch thick slices
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup pasta sauce
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F.
Brush both sides of the eggplant with the oil and season with the salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until browned and almost tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once.
Spread 1 tablespoon of pasta sauce on each eggplant slice. Top with the shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.