Loaded Eggplant Tortilla Pizza: Your Easy Weekend Brunch
Loaded Eggplant Tortilla Pizza: Your Easy Weekend Brunch
The Perfect Blend of Chewy Tortilla and Tender Eggplant! A Delicious and Simple Eggplant Recipe for Everyone
Introducing an easy eggplant tortilla pizza recipe that’s perfect for a weekend brunch or a special snack, satisfying both taste and nutrition. Make a wonderful meal using ingredients from your fridge!
Main Ingredients- 1 fresh eggplant (small size)
- 2 tortillas
- 1/2 fresh onion
- 5 sweet cherry tomatoes
- Black olives (to taste)
- 2-3 tbsp fragrant arugula pesto
- 2 tbsp rich ketchup or tomato sauce
- Generous amount of mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese powder for added flavor
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare two tortillas. Spread a thin layer of fragrant arugula pesto on one tortilla and a generous amount of sweet and tangy ketchup or tomato sauce on the other. Then, stack the two tortillas together to create your pizza base.
Step 2
Feel free to use any sauce you have on hand! Whether it’s pesto, ketchup, or even a favorite dressing from your fridge, experiment with different flavors to create your unique pizza. Any sauce will lead to a delicious result.
Step 3
Trim the ends off the eggplant and slice it into rounds about 0.5 cm thick. Arrange the eggplant slices evenly on the tortilla, making sure they don’t overlap too much. If you love eggplant and want to feature it prominently, try slicing it diagonally and arranging the pieces in a circular pattern, starting from the center outwards, like overlapping petals. This creates a visually appealing pizza with enhanced eggplant flavor.
Step 4
Sprinkle the prepared mozzarella cheese generously over the eggplant. It’s going to be wonderfully stringy and delicious! Adjust the amount to your preference.
Step 5
Halve the sweet cherry tomatoes and chop the onion thinly. Slice the black olives to your desired size and add them to the toppings. Once all ingredients are arranged, bake the pizza in an oven or air fryer until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, and all the toppings are tender.
Step 6
If using an oven, bake at 200°C (390°F) for about 12 minutes. For an air fryer, set the temperature similarly and cook for 10-12 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure it’s cooking evenly.
Step 7
While the pizza is baking, wash the arugula (or your chosen leafy greens) thoroughly under running water. Pat them completely dry with paper towels. Excess moisture can make the pizza soggy.
Step 8
Once the pizza is beautifully baked, carefully remove it from the oven. Artfully arrange the fresh arugula on top. Finish with a sprinkle of savory Parmesan cheese powder for an extra layer of flavor. Your delicious eggplant tortilla pizza is ready to be enjoyed hot!
