Nourishing Body, Mind, & Spirit

Eggplant Pizza - Roasted Eggplant Supreme

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 35 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Equipment Needed:

Knife, Pot, Spoon, Can Opener, Sheet Pan, Measuring Utensils, Parchment Paper (optional)

Ingredients:

4 Pita Bread, keep frozen until ready to cook

1   Eggplant, medium, cubed

1 Red Bell Pepper, diced

1 Onion, diced

1 Jar , 26 oz Marinara Sauce, your favorite

1 Can, 16 oz Fire Roasted Tomatoes, diced

Cheez Sauce OR Diaya Cheddar Deluxe Cheez Sauce

1 teaspoon Sea Salt OR Pink Himalayan Salt

2 teaspoons Garlic, minced

Pinch Cayenne

1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning

Handful Black & Green Olives, chopped

Directions:

1. Dice a medium-sized Eggplant and place it on Parchment Paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 Minutes, browning on both sides.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, place a small amount of oil on Medium Heat. Saute' Diced Onions, Garlic, and Red Bell Pepper until Onions translucent and Bell Pepper is tender. Add seasonings to taste: Italian Seasoning, Pinch Cayenne, Pink Himalayan Salt OR Sea Salt. There's moisture in the vegetables that will exude naturally from the heat.

3. By now, the Eggplant should be finished baking, if not, turn the mixture in the skillet to a low temperature until the Eggplant is toasty and remove the Baked Eggplant from the Oven.

4. Add the Baked Eggplant and Fire Roasted Tomatoes to the skillet and stir.

5. Add the Marinara Sauce and simmer the mixture for 15-20 Minutes (may have to add Water for desired thickness).

6. It's time to remove the Pita Bread from the freezer. If you remove it from the freezer beforehand, the crust will be soggy. Cut the Pita in half so it is easier to plate later. Spread the Eggplant mixture onto the Pita.

7. For those who like Cheez, pour some on top, then top it with a mixture of chopped Black and Green Olives.

8. Serve & Enjoy!