yummy easy pizza base
 

I have been toasting egg plant slices in the oven at about 375 until they are crisp/dry and then topping them like pizza dough and baking it up. I make my 'za with anchovies. . .you can leave those off. But I am not really fond of the egg base. . .and I wanted pizza. . .got a big eggplant and sliced some thin slices. . .the un used toasted slices can make mini pizzas tomorrow or for dinner. YUM! redawn:)

I have discovered the low carb tortillas. I toast them in the oven for a couple of minutes then spread about a tablespoon of tomato sauce and add my toppings. the small tortilla is about 11 carbs with net effective carbs of 3. its working well so far. it comes out like a thin crust crispy pizza. its delicious.

egg plant eh? hmmm well I've never had it before but I'd try it..I really do NOT like the egg one either... and I definately dont want to get into tortillas just one step away from bread and I decided no way! maybe in a year I will reevaluate.

Just another idea with the eggplant - something my dad was doing that was VERY yummy. I love breaded/fried eggplant, and my dad found a low-carb way to still acheive this. Instead of bread crumbs, he used grated parmesian cheese and then fried them up in a pan.......I was surprised at how good they tasted! That also may make a tasty bottom for pizza. :)

I love Portabello mushroom caps as pizza bases. I like mushroom anyway. Just pull the stems off, add a little olive oil, and bake at 350 for 7 minutes. Add topping and bake another 7 min.
It's FANTASTIC.

unfortuantly as most people leave off the anchovies. . .I leave off the mushrooms. .. like them only cooked in butter and garlic or pickled in vinagerette. The eggplant slices taste like nothing. . .that's what makes them perfect. Grill up some onions. . .peppers. . .sausage. . .put on sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzeralla. . .yummy! redawn:)

Wow that sounds great! I have eggplants growing in my garden so I will have to try this out!
Thanks!!

betcha it would work for taco toppings too. . .redawn:)

I melt Kraft sharp cheese in a non-stick pan. When cooled it makes a nice crust. It holds all the toppings
and gives good crunch.

hmmm..love the new ideas!


SO what does an egg plant look like? is it the purple bulb looking things?

My mom told me she used the Atkins pancake mix and made a large pancake and used it for a base. Only 3 carbs and she said it crisped up nicely with her toppings. My 2 cents........

Nicole :wave:

Wolfiesask
I really like your monthly goals. You are
setting a great example.
I do ok with the food. It is the exercise that
is my main downfall right now. I also drink way
to much diet soda and not enought water.

yup the big purple thing. redawn:)