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MarathonKnitter
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eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
i'm working hard to get SO to eat a little less meat and less ordering out.
has anyone tried eggplant pizza?
how was it?
i have mushrooms, peppers, and onions for a topping.
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MrsG823
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eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
I like it if done right- my DH hates it
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| Posted 8/2/18 12:45 AM |
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LuckyStar
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eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
No but I am intrigued! How do you make it??
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SusiBee
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
You mean eggplant as a base or as a topping ?
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| Posted 8/2/18 10:23 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by SusiBee
You mean eggplant as a base or as a topping ?
the base
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| Posted 8/2/18 10:56 AM |
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SusiBee
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by SusiBee
You mean eggplant as a base or as a topping ?
the base
How do you make it then, as eggplant tends to get very soft when cooked.
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| Posted 8/2/18 11:16 AM |
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Lauren82
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by SusiBee
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by SusiBee
You mean eggplant as a base or as a topping ?
the base
How do you make it then, as eggplant tends to get very soft when cooked.
We tried it with zucchini...didn't satisfy the pizza craving for us...I would rather make the 2 ingredient dough (self-rising flour and greek yogurt) and load it up with veggies. Or make eggplant parm or rollatini...
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SusiBee
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by Lauren82
Posted by SusiBee
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by SusiBee
You mean eggplant as a base or as a topping ?
the base
How do you make it then, as eggplant tends to get very soft when cooked.
We tried it with zucchini...didn't satisfy the pizza craving for us...I would rather make the 2 ingredient dough (self-rising flour and greek yogurt) and load it up with veggies. Or make eggplant parm or rollatini...
Gotcha. kind of the same as cauliflower pizza.
Some things should just not be messed with.
The whole point of pizza to me is the dough, sauce and cheese. Toppings optional.
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by SusiBee
Posted by Lauren82
Posted by SusiBee
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by SusiBee
You mean eggplant as a base or as a topping ?
the base
How do you make it then, as eggplant tends to get very soft when cooked.
We tried it with zucchini...didn't satisfy the pizza craving for us...I would rather make the 2 ingredient dough (self-rising flour and greek yogurt) and load it up with veggies. Or make eggplant parm or rollatini...
Gotcha. kind of the same as cauliflower pizza.
Some things should just not be messed with.
The whole point of pizza to me is the dough, sauce and cheese. Toppings optional.
i agree.
this is why i was asking... wondering if i was missing something.
i think i'll just make some good, old fashioned roasted veggies and call it a day lol
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klingklang77
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Yeah, don’t mess with pizza.
Try eggplant meatballs:
http://memoriediangelina.com/2011/08/07/polpette-di-melanzane-eggplant-meatballs/
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NervousNell
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Sounds like I'd rather just not eat at all.
Same with zoodles.
Just....no
Dh no longer eats bread or flour at all and to be honest he has not yet found a suitable substitute for pizza...and he has tried a lot.
He just resigned himself to not eating it
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LuckyStar
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by NervousNell
Sounds like I'd rather just not eat at all.
Same with zoodles.
Just....no
Dh no longer eats bread or flour at all and to be honest he has not yet found a suitable substitute for pizza...and he has tried a lot.
He just resigned himself to not eating it
I eat zoodles and spaghetti squash but every time I do, I die a little inside.
I have to dump a pound of parmesan on them to make them edible and I rationalize that by saying "better than carbs."
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klingklang77
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by NervousNell
Sounds like I'd rather just not eat at all.
Same with zoodles.
Just....no
Dh no longer eats bread or flour at all and to be honest he has not yet found a suitable substitute for pizza...and he has tried a lot.
He just resigned himself to not eating it
See, I love zoodles. I’m also not the biggest pasta fan, so there’s that. I think I eat pasta about once a month.
But pizza, no, don’t mess with pizza.
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SusiBee
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by NervousNell
Sounds like I'd rather just not eat at all.
Same with zoodles.
Just....no
Dh no longer eats bread or flour at all and to be honest he has not yet found a suitable substitute for pizza...and he has tried a lot.
He just resigned himself to not eating it
I eat zoodles and spaghetti squash but every time I do, I die a little inside.
I have to dump a pound of parmesan on them to make them edible and I rationalize that by saying "better than carbs."
Yeah, I can't do zoodles. It's just not pasta.
I'm not a huge fan of zucchini to begin with, it is so bland.
We don't eat a lot of pasta anymore, just once in a while when I have a craving for it.
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NervousNell
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by NervousNell
Sounds like I'd rather just not eat at all.
Same with zoodles.
Just....no
Dh no longer eats bread or flour at all and to be honest he has not yet found a suitable substitute for pizza...and he has tried a lot.
He just resigned himself to not eating it
I eat zoodles and spaghetti squash but every time I do, I die a little inside.
I have to dump a pound of parmesan on them to make them edible and I rationalize that by saying "better than carbs."
See I'd rather eat nothing. Just nothing on the side.
It's better than gagging that shit down.
And to be honest, I sometimes think, I"d rather be fat, and happy and enjoying myself and eating food that tastes good, than have to eat food that makes me want to give up my will to live.
But that's just me. 
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PearlJamChick
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
I make this sometimes: Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizza
It’s not really a pizza replacement, even though that’s the name. It’s pretty great though!
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| Posted 8/7/18 9:09 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by PearlJamChick
I make this sometimes: Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizza
It’s not really a pizza replacement, even though that’s the name. It’s pretty great though!
That actually looks yummy- like an individual eggplant parm.
I think that's the thing- you can't go into it saying, yes this is pizza. You'll be disappointed.
It's a totally different craving.
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PearlJamChick
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by PearlJamChick
I make this sometimes: Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizza
It’s not really a pizza replacement, even though that’s the name. It’s pretty great though!
That actually looks yummy- like an individual eggplant parm.
I think that's the thing- you can't go into it saying, yes this is pizza. You'll be disappointed.
It's a totally different craving.
Absolutely. It’s like an eggplant parm without all the annoying breading and frying and all that shit.
If you’re generally craving an Italian taste but want to watch carbs, this works. Serve it with a salad and you’re good for dinner.
It ain’t pizza though!
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by PearlJamChick
I make this sometimes: Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizza
It’s not really a pizza replacement, even though that’s the name. It’s pretty great though!
That actually looks yummy- like an individual eggplant parm.
I think that's the thing- you can't go into it saying, yes this is pizza. You'll be disappointed.
It's a totally different craving.
Absolutely. It’s like an eggplant parm without all the annoying breading and frying and all that shit.
If you’re generally craving an Italian taste but want to watch carbs, this works. Serve it with a salad and you’re good for dinner.
It ain’t pizza though!
ooh, this i can do!!
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| Posted 8/7/18 1:37 PM |
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Lauren82
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by PearlJamChick
I make this sometimes: Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizza
It’s not really a pizza replacement, even though that’s the name. It’s pretty great though!
That actually looks yummy- like an individual eggplant parm.
I think that's the thing- you can't go into it saying, yes this is pizza. You'll be disappointed.
It's a totally different craving.
Absolutely. It’s like an eggplant parm without all the annoying breading and frying and all that shit.
If you’re generally craving an Italian taste but want to watch carbs, this works. Serve it with a salad and you’re good for dinner.
It ain’t pizza though!
ooh, this i can do!!
I make my eggplant or zucchini parm similarly to this..,I grill it, then layer it. I do it partly to be healthier, but also because I'm lazy and grilling is easier than breading and frying.
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klingklang77
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
Another good way to do it is to dip it in an egg Parm cheese mixture (no bread crumbs at all). This way you get extra protein. Still, it’s fried, but they don’t bread eggplant in Italy for eggplant Parm. Let me know if you want the recipe.
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
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Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by NervousNell
Sounds like I'd rather just not eat at all.
Same with zoodles.
Just....no
Dh no longer eats bread or flour at all and to be honest he has not yet found a suitable substitute for pizza...and he has tried a lot.
He just resigned himself to not eating it
I eat zoodles and spaghetti squash but every time I do, I die a little inside.
I have to dump a pound of parmesan on them to make them edible and I rationalize that by saying "better than carbs."
See I'd rather eat nothing. Just nothing on the side.
It's better than gagging that shit down.
And to be honest, I sometimes think, I"d rather be fat, and happy and enjoying myself and eating food that tastes good, than have to eat food that makes me want to give up my will to live.
But that's just me.
Lmaooooo
Same here!
Plus there’s a pizza place up the road from me that makes an eggplant toscana slice that’s Amazing and now that’s all I can think about
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klingklang77
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
And I just ordered pizza thanks to this thread!
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| Posted 8/8/18 3:25 PM |
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Re: eggplant pizza? yay or nay?
If you're looking for an alternate crust, try cauliflower crust... i think it would hold up better than eggplant.
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