Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.75 lb

eggplant

sliced

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 pinch

kosher salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

0.5 cup

caponata

chopped

1 cup

mozzarella cheese

shredded

12 unit

frozen pizza dough

thawed

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat grill to medium.

Step 2
~2 min

Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3
~2 min

Grill eggplant, turning once, until tender (about 6 minutes).

Step 4
~2 min

Coarsely chop the grilled eggplant and place in a bowl.

Step 5
~2 min

Add caponata and mozzarella cheese to the bowl with the eggplant.

Step 6
~2 min

Season the mixture with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Step 7
~2 min

Divide pizza dough into two pieces.

Step 8
~2 min

Roll each piece into a 7\" x 10\" rectangle.

Step 9
~2 min

Oil the grill well.

Step 10
~2 min

Grill the dough on one side until it starts to bubble and grill marks form (about 3 minutes).

Step 11
~2 min

Flip the dough over.

Step 12
~2 min

Top each piece of dough with the eggplant mixture.

Step 13
~2 min

Grill, covered, until the dough is golden and the cheese is melted (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 14
~2 min

Cut each pizza in half and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier pizza, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the eggplant mixture.

Brush the pizza dough with garlic-infused olive oil for added flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The caponata mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled vegetables
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Pizza is a staple of Italian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Casual Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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