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Eggplant, Pesto, And Goat-cheese Pizza Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
  • 3/4 tsp salt .
  • 1 lb pizza dough .
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1/2 c pesto sauce .
  • 7 1/2 tbsps olive oil, as needed .
  • 1-1 1/2 lb eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices .
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese .
  • 6 oz mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Step #2 In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 1/2 tbsps of the oil over moderately high heat.
  • Step #3 Spice up the eggplant with the salt.
  • Step #4 Fry one-third of the eggplant, turning, until golden, about 10 mins.
  • Step #5 Remove.
  • Step #6 Repeat in two more batches with the remaining oil, using more if needed, & the eggplant.
  • Step #7 Meanwhile, oil a 14-inch pizza pan or large baking sheet.
  • Step #8 Press the pizza dough onto the pan in an approximately 14-inch round or 9-by-13-inch rectangle.
  • Step #9 Arrange the eggplant slices on the pizza crust.
  • Step #10 Sprinkle top the garlic & pepper over the top.
  • Step #11 Bake for 12 mins.
  • Step #12 Put the slices of goat cheese on the pizza.
  • Step #13 Sprinkle top with the Parmesan, & then dot with the pesto.
  • Step #14 Bake until the cheese begins to turn golden, about 15 mins.
  • Enjoy the Eggplant, Pesto, & Goat-Cheese Pizza recipe

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