Marinated Baby Eggplant Aubergine Pizza

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This marinated eggplant is also wonderful on sandwiches. Eggplants soak up oil like sponges; try salting them before cooking to reduce the amount of oil needed. - from deliciouslivingmag.com

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Steps

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In a medium bowl , mix together all marinade ingredients.

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Set aside.

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Thinly slice eggplant lengthwise.

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Sprinkle both cut sides of eggplant with salt.

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Allow eggplant to sit on a paper towel for 15 minutes , until paper towel is saturated.

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If desired , brush eggplant to remove excess salt.

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In a cast-iron skillet , heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.

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Cover bottom of pan with eggplant and fry until golden brown , 2-3 minutes per side.

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Set aside and fry any remaining eggplant.

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Add more olive oil if needed.

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Add eggplant to marinade.

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Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 400.

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Brush pizza crusts with marinade.

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Layer eggplant on each crust.

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Brush with more marinade and top with cheese.

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Bake for 10 minutes until eggplant is hot and cheese is melted.

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Ingredients

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baby eggplants, salt, olive oil, individual size prepared prebaked pizza crusts, pecorino romano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper