Eggplant pizza bites-- the healthier alternative for bagel bites/ pizza night!

INGREDIENTS:

• ​1 Eggplant (good for 2 people + leftovers)
• Protein of choice -- Shrimp, Turkey Pepperoni, Turkey Bacon, Diced Ham, Grilled Chicken...get creative!
• Veggies of choice-- Diced Tomatoes, Green Onions, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Etc.
• Cheese-- Part Skim Mozzarella & Feta Cheese are the least caloric cheeses
• Tomato Sauce
• Parmesan Cheese

RECIPE:

1. ​Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Slice eggplant into 1-2 inch rounds
3. Grease baking tray and lay eggplant rounds on tray
4. Lightly coat eggplant with olive oil
5. Bake for 5 minutes
6. If your protein needs to be cooked then do that on the stove while eggplant bakes
7. Flip eggplant rounds and top with layer of parmesan cheese
8. Bake for 5 more minutes
9. Spread tomato sauce evenly on rounds
10. Have fun--top pizza as you wish! I've done many different toppings.  In the picture above, I topped mine with green onions, mozzarella & cheddar cheese, grilled shrimp & tomatoes.