Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Pizza
1 lb pizza dough, thawed if frozen
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 small eggplants (about 1 lb total), sliced in 1/4 in thick
2 medium tomatoes (about 1 lb total), cut into 1" wedges
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup fresh bail leaves, torn
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Heat grill to medium. Shape the pizza dough into two 10" rounds. Place on a baking sheet and brush top of each round with 1 tsp of the oil.
Brush the eggplant slices and tomator wedges with 2 Tbsp of the oil and seaon with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant, covered, until slightly charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill the tomatoes until slightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Place the pizza dough oiled side down on the grill and cook, covered, until the tops begin to bubble and the bottoms become crisp, about 2 minutes. Brush the tops of the dough with the remaining 2 tsp oil. Turn over and grill until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes more.
Transfer the grilled dough back to the baking sheet or to a cutting board. Top with the eggplant, tomatoes and basil. Dollop with the ricotta and sprinkle with pepper, if desired.
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