====== Eggplant Pesto and Goat Cheese Pizza ======
  * 7 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  * 1 (1 1/2lb) eggplant - cut into 1/4" thick slices
  * 3/4 tsp salt
  * 1 lb pizza dough (store bought or homemade)
  * 3 cloves garlic - minced
  * 1/2 tsp black pepper
  * 6 oz mild goat cheese - cut into 1/4" slices
  * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  * 1/2 cup pesto

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  - In large nonstick frying pan heat 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil over moderately high heat. Season the eggplant with salt. Fry in single layer 5 min per side until golden. Remove from pan and repeat until all the slices have been browned.
  - Heat the oven to 425 deg. Nonstick spray a 14" pizza pan or large baking sheet. Press the pizza dough onto the pan in an approximately 14" round or 9"x13" rectangle.
  - Arrange the eggplant slices on the pizza crust. Sprinkle the garlic and pepper over the top. Bake for **8 min**.
  - Put the slices of goat cheese on the pizza, sprinkle with the Parmesan, and then dot with the pesto. Bake until the cheese begins to turn golden, about **11 min**.

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  Serves: 4      Total cook time: 40 min.
  Source: foodandwine.com



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