Keto Parmesan-Breaded Eggplant Pizzas

Best Cheese Pizza - Pizza

Parmesan cheese, almond flour, and Italian seasonings coat these keto-friendly eggplant pizzas topped with pepperoni; add any other toppings you like.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Keto Parmesan-Breaded Eggplant Pizzas

Ingredients

2 medium eggplant

sliced into 3/4-inch-thick rounds

salt as needed

1 cup almond flour

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 eggs

1 tablespoon water

2 cups pizza sauce

1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese

1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni

Vegetarian Cauliflower Pizza

Pizza

Directions

Step 1

Place eggplant slices on a double layer of paper towels and sprinkle salt generously on both sides. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with oil.

Step 3

Mix almond flour Parmesan cheese Italian seasoning garlic powder and crushed red pepper together in a wide flat container.

Step 4

Mix eggs and water together in a separate wide flat container.

Step 5

Rinse eggplant slice to remove salt and pat dry. Dredge each slice thoroughly in egg wash coat with breading and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining breading if any eggplant is still exposed.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until tops are slightly browned 18 to 20 minutes. Rotate slices carefully and bake until nicely browned and tender 5 to 8 minutes more.

Step 7

Spoon pizza sauce equally on top of baked eggplant slices sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add pepperoni. Return baking sheet to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and eggplant is completely cooked through 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Keto Parmesan-Breaded Eggplant Pizzas

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 665.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31g 62%

Carbohydrates: 36.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 15.6g 62%

Sugars: 11.8g

Fat: 45.9g 71%

Saturated Fat: 12.1g 61%

Cholesterol: 149.4mg 50%

Vitamin A Iu: 1113.8IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 19.4mg 32%

Folate: 81mcg 20%

Calcium: 234.4mg 23%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 63.4mg 23%

Potassium: 877.4mg 25%

Sodium: 1808.4mg 72%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 413.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.