Mini Eggplant Crust Pizzas

Using eggplant as the crust is a healthy way to get your veggie and pizza in.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

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

Directions

1. Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F.
2. 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.
3. 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.