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Low Carb Eggplant Pizza - Low Carb Vegetarian Recipes

Let’s talk about pizza cravings. I love pizza, but I don’t always love the heavy, food-coma feeling that follows. That’s where this low carb eggplant pizza swoops in. It keeps all the things we adore about pizza—gooey cheese, savory toppings, that satisfying bite—but skips the crust that usually makes us feel like we need a nap. I first tried making this when I had eggplant sitting in the fridge and zero desire to knead dough. To my surprise, it turned into one of those happy accidents in the kitchen. The eggplant slices roasted up tender, with just enough structure to carry marinara, mozzarella, and whatever toppings you like. It’s like pizza met vegetables and said, ‘Hey, let’s make this work.’ So whether you’re hunting for easy vegetarian breakfast ideas, planning new breakfast ideas vegetarian style, or want vegetarian recipes breakfast lovers will cheer for, this little dish has your back. It fits right into healthy vegetarian breakfast plans, works with gluten free vegetarian recipes, and still leaves room for you to enjoy hearty vegetarian soup recipes later in the week. Trust me—this recipe isn’t just good, it’s good-for-you.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Breakfast Ideas Vegetarian, Easy Vegetarian Breakfast, Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast, low carb vegetarian recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Breakfast, vegetarian soup recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: sliced olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, or fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until eggplant is tender and slightly golden.
  4. Remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce on top of each slice.
  5. Sprinkle with mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder.
  6. Add any extra toppings you like.
  7. Return to oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.