Food

Eggplant, Tomato And Basil Pizza

September 30, 2020

Yield
Serves 4
Prep Time
5mins
Cook Time
40mins
Difficulty Level
2 / 5

Fill your kitchen with the heady aroma and taste of Italy! This healthy, vegetarian pizza uses ingredients like eggplant, tomato and basil pizza, and there’s also a recipe for a thin and crispy pizza base.

Ingredients

Basic pizza dough

Eggplant, tomato and basil pizza

Steps

Basic pizza dough

01.

Combine the water, sugar and yeast in small jug; stand in a warm place about 10 minutes or until mixture is frothy.

02.

Combine yeast mixture with flour and salt in a large bowl, using hand to mix well. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

03.

Place dough in large, oiled bowl; stand in warm place, covered, about 1 hour or until dough doubles in size.

04.

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface ready for topping.

Eggplant, tomato and basil pizza

01.
Make pizza dough.
02.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan; cook eggplant, in batches, until browned lightly and tender. Drain on absorbent paper.

03.

Preheat oven to 240 C. Oil two oven or pizza trays; place in the heated oven.

04.

Divide dough in half; roll each half on a floured surface into a 30cm (12-inch) round. Place on trays.

05.

Spread pizza bases with sauce; top with cheese, eggplant and tomatoes. Season.

06.

Bake pizzas about 15 minutes or until bases are browned and crisp. Serve sprinkled with basil, drizzle with vinegar.

Save-time Tip: If you don’t have time to make your own pizza dough, use Lebanese flatbread for a delicious, crispy pizza base.

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