Guiltless Pizza :D

One of my favorite foods and one that I have really missed the most is pizza.  When I became wheat and gluten intolerant I tried many different gluten free pizzas and non matched the gooey thick crusts that made pizza such an enjoyable experience.  I have sense discovered Pamela's gluten free bread and baking mix and I will be attempting to make a homemade pizza.  Pamela's is the absolute best gluten free line of mixes on the market in my opinion.

However, not having my favorite treat came with one good consolation, the absence of carbs is good for my waist line.  Anyone who is gluten-wheat free can attest to the fact that these products are very high in calories and carbohydrates!  Searching around the internet  found a recipe for eggplant pizza.  Being a fan of this vegetable, I decided to give it a go.  Much to my delight, I found them not only tasty, but a satisfying substitute for my longed for pizza.

The crust of the eggplant is chewy and when covered with the toppings I prefer it is a healthy and tasty alternative!

The recipe is very simple, simply cut eggplant into rounds, ( I didn't even bother to slice my rounds thin as they dehydrate down much thinner anyway).

I then make the pizza sauce, using either raw chopped tomatoes or an all natural salsa ( I like using this because it already has peppers, onions and other spices included. Costco makes a great one)

I spread a thin layer of olive oil on to the eggplant rounds and top with the sauce and other veggies,  olives, spices and then I sprinkle on a layer of Nutritional Yeast as a cheese-dairy substitute. ( Note nutritional yeast is not a raw product if you're making a raw pizza).

I place the rounds on a dehydrator sheet and dry for 12 hours or until they are the consistency I like.  The thiner you slice the rounds the less drying time you will have, depending on your toppings.

The chewiness is what gives this such a 'pizza' feel. I also love the fact that I can eat and not be concerned about carb overload!  I hope you will be inspired to try out eggplant 'pizza' too!