Mini Eggplant Pizzas

Submitted by: GONZOSTAR

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Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

17 Minutes to Prepare and Cook

Ingredients

Directions

Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F. Brush both sides of the eggplant with the oil and season with the salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until browned and almost tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. Spread 1 tablespoon of pasta sauce on each eggplant slice. Top with the shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GONZOSTAR.

Number of Servings: 4

Member Ratings For This Recipe

	instead of sauce I use slice of tomato. Also i add grated parmesan chees on top. I eat the whole eggplant since no one else likes eggplant. It has protein from cheese and veg..sometimes I make garlic toast to go with it. Also befor oiling eggplant, I season oil with Italian seasoning... yummy!!	Submitted by: AGEDWHIZ (12/3/08)
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	Sounds fantastic! Can't wait to try it! Here's a tip about Eggplant: After you slice it, lay the slices on paper towels and salt it lightly. After a few minutes, blot both sides well with additional paper towels. It makes them "sweat" out the bitterness and then they taste yummy sweet !!! : )	Submitted by: WEN@TBAY (4/25/09)
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Incredible!	I make this same thing, but with a portabella mushroom cap as the crust instead. Easy food swap that makes a huge difference in your carb and veggie intake. Also really good with shredded zucchini, carrot, cooked onion, or whatever else sounds good.	Submitted by: LANEYMUNKERS (3/15/09)
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Incredible!	Love the idea but can't bring myself to using eggplant, so I cut zuccini the long way and used them instead. Excellent way to get a pizza fix at lower calories. Thanks!	Submitted by: DIEDRE@COX.NET (8/2/08)
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	My husband and I both loved it! I only peeled away strips of the peeling so that the eggplant would keep its shape. I cut 2" slices, heavily sprayed each slice with cooking spray to save calories, and followed the other directions as written. Easy and tasty! Will do again many times	Submitted by: KAREN155 (3/3/09)
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Very Good	Very good! I love loading it with any and all veggies I had on hand, which this time included onion, peppers, and tomatoes (subbed in for tomato sauce/paste). I used goat cheese - yum! Thanks for sharing.	Submitted by: MUSICRUNNER (2/28/09)
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	I skipped the olive oil, used Pam spray, and added 1/2 of a turkey dog, cut into small "coins" to substitute as pepperoni. YUM!	Submitted by: 1LBDOWN (8/2/08)
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Very Good	This was a wonderful surprise! My husband loved it! I used salsa instead of tomato sauce which made it more substantial.	Submitted by: LSWILKINS (3/2/08)
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	Will definitely try this!! And, it's gluten-free :+)	Submitted by: BLUEVERBENA (3/1/09)
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Incredible!	Reminds me of Eggplant Parmesan without the breading, Only better.	Submitted by: LILBITBEV (5/6/09)
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	I love these! I use veggie shreds instead of regular cheese. Saves calories and it tastes fantastic!	Submitted by: CALA08 (3/1/09)
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	really good! I added some green peppers and onions to it too! Sorry stars won't light up...5 stars.	Submitted by: MINDYHGP (2/5/09)
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Incredible!	Really, Really good...I grilled some 0 fat, veggie hot dog slices to go on top. Used ground sea salt and a little italian seasoning mix...yum, yum!	Submitted by: ASIKORA (2/3/09)
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Very Good	Yummy!!! I used fat free swiss singles (cut up and spread out), along with tomatoes for a totally veggie theme! Love these!	Submitted by: NWILKER (8/26/08)
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	what's with the stars? i give 5. thanks. reminds me of eggplant parmegian. i think i'll add mushrooms as a topping. comments on comments:spraying with lots of oil is the same calorie count as using oil. thanks for the tip, wen.	Submitted by: MINNIE (5/13/09)
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Very Good	I was pretty surprised by this one. I added some red pepper to the eggplant before I baked it, and for a little kick I put jalepenos on it. Definitely something I'll try again. Maybe without so much pepper. C'est chaud!	Submitted by: PENNIF (11/25/08)
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	Alright - how simple, and why didn't I think of that! Should also work with zuchinni (especially the huge things I"m pulling of the plants this year!)	Submitted by: MORGAINEOTM (8/2/08)
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Incredible!	Really Delish!!! It was very filling and satisfying! And it was Easy to make ! Great recipe!	Submitted by: MELS1011 (8/2/08)
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	This recipe is great, but is tricky.Im from the caribean, and here before we work with eggplants with put them in salty water por at least and hour then we strained them and cook with olive oilm that way its tasty when you put the other ingredients, give a try youll see.	Submitted by: BONITAYMALAYQUE (6/25/08)
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Good	It was good and pretty filling as well. I added a little feta cheese just to give it a little more flavor.	Submitted by: JABOWEN76 (3/20/08)
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	My husband and I really liked this. We will definitely have it again. We served it with vegetarian sausages. Yummm!	Submitted by: DEEEBEE (3/21/09)
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	Yum! Add some protein and I'm set. Ham, sausage, pepperoni. Thanks for this great idea.	Submitted by: JAN1108 (12/16/08)
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Very Good	My kids loved it! Big Hit and nice and healthy for us! Love that it taste like pizza and does not have the high carbs! Thanks for sharing!	Submitted by: KIMASHISH (2/6/08)
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	Enjoyed! Hadn't had eggplant in forever and I think I'm gonna try it with zucchini next :) 4 stars	Submitted by: SUSIDIVAH (4/26/09)
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	I have made this for 40 plus years. My three children LOVED this recipie. I dipped the eggplant in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs (sometimes Italian seasoned BC.),and then put on the sauce and cheese and sometomes with pepperoni added. The kids really liked the pepperoni eggplant pizza!	Submitted by: SHIRLEYSAUL (6/30/09)
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	these are so yummy,I have changed this will be our pizza from now on....thank you	Submitted by: NANALOVE1 (5/6/09)
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	Quick and easy! I'm sure that it would have been better without a bitter eggplant.	Submitted by: 123CHRISTY (3/3/09)
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	5 stars! This was delicious, filling, and healthy! Great recipe!	Submitted by: 2SWEETGIRLS (12/22/08)
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	Pleasantly surprise on how simple, quick and tasty this recipe was try and I will be trying this one again and sharing.	Submitted by: SDMJ4ME (10/31/08)
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	This was so easy, light, delicious, and quick. I used fresh tomato instead of sauce.	Submitted by: MUZIKGRL4674 (10/5/08)
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Incredible!	Tasted so good and really hit the spot!	Submitted by: AMANINGAT (9/24/08)
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	We had these for lunch today and they were wonderful!!!!	Submitted by: TAZLADYOK (9/19/08)
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	I made this recipe tonight and my DH and I truly injoyed it. Would rate as four stars if I could Highlight them.	Submitted by: EVELYNJUNE1 (9/4/08)
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	This was so good and easy to make!	Submitted by: KARALVS2SCRAP (9/3/08)
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	Very good! I made it on the grill while everyone else was eating hamburgers but I shared!	Submitted by: SSSBERG (9/1/08)
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	These are great. I really like eggplant and this just gives them a little extra flavor. This will be on my menu often. Thanks for sharing.	Submitted by: DITURK (8/21/08)
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Incredible!	These were so tasty! The eggplant was wonderfully flavoured and meshed so well with the pizza toppings. I added finely chopped broccoli and red pepper to the tops of mine. Soooo good!	Submitted by: CAELYN2.0 (8/16/08)
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	Yummy Yummy! I substituted freshly grated parmesan and added red chili flakes for a kick!	Submitted by: LAURA1747 (8/8/08)
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	I give this recipe a 5, it is outstanding, Thank you GONZOSTAR for sharing this with all of us. My husband has never had eggplant before and really enjoyed every bite. He was done before I even started.	Submitted by: DTONEY76 (8/5/08)
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	I used crumbled cheese monteray jack and colby. This was delicious. My kids didn't like it but they don't like eggplant. I on the other hand love it and am always looking for different ways to prepare it. Thanks! I can't get the stars to highlight but I would give this 5 stars!	Submitted by: TAT2EDCARE_BEAR (8/5/08)
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	A nice addition to what to do with eggplant. It was good.	Submitted by: TODAYISMINE (8/3/08)
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	Very simple to make and delicious. I added a few cooked shrimp and some chopped fresh mushrooms to mine. I don't really like to cook, but this recipe was right along my alley.	Submitted by: GLORIAB5 (8/3/08)
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	Great recipe. Real tasty and helps with the craving for pizza.	Submitted by: KHEAL1 (8/2/08)
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	I had this for dinner and WOW this was really great... thanks I don't know how to put the 5 stars on here but that's what you'd get from me ! thanks	Submitted by: CRICKET2318 (7/28/08)
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	These are wonderful. I made them on the bbq grill. I added some turkey pepperoni on top of the sauce (cut up in little bits). Mmmm Good.	Submitted by: LIZF13 (7/3/08)
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	I loved this recipie! awsome ingrediants and very filling.	Submitted by: AHERSHEY2003 (6/17/08)
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Incredible!	It's a great way to eat eggplant without the usual breading and frying. I added turkey pepperoni slices, and it added to the flavor. Good recipe!	Submitted by: SPY321 (3/12/08)
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Very Good	Very good. My first experience with eggplant, very good! :)	Submitted by: PAINTEDLADY13 (2/11/08)
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Incredible!	I just finished making these, and just took a bite. Eating them right now. And I wanted to say THANK YOU! What an absolutely delicious recipe. I never eat eggplant but now it gives me good reason too! I added red peppers, garlic, spinach and tinned chopped tomatoes instead of pizza sauce.	Submitted by: XIBALBA12 (7/13/09)
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	very very good ni9ce to be able to add favorites to the eggplant pizza	Submitted by: FARGET (6/30/09)
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	I love eggplant and I don't really cook it often! Can't wait to try this!	Submitted by: MOMMASCOMFORT (12/3/08)
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	I love eggplant when when I add some thing to give to more tastes I was little but it still filled me up.	Submitted by: 2221977 (5/15/08)
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	I am a HUGE eggplant fan. I grill it often in stackers. Can't wait to try, but will have to leave salt off. Thank you for sharing.	Submitted by: NCMOMMY1 (6/29/09)
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	This sounds delicious. I've been using a lot of eggplant these days, so another recipe is welcomed.	Submitted by: MARYBROOKS (6/27/09)
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Incredible!	I have been making these for years.	Submitted by: TAMMYOKAHARA (6/25/09)
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	I'm going to try this one! Maybe I'll like eggplant this way. Sounds great!	Submitted by: NENATO2 (6/25/09)
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	This sounds great! I can't wait to try it, but since I'm not a big fan of eggplant, I think I'll sprinkle the pizza with eggplant, and use zucchini as a base.	Submitted by: DEEANNAFC (5/6/09)
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	I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET GETTING VEGGIES DOWN. I LOVE CHEESE SO PUTTING A PIZZA THEME WITH EGGPLANT JUST MIGHT WORK. I'LL TRY IT !!	Submitted by: REVKIRK (3/1/09)
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Very Good	You have to double the calorie count, etc.. but we REALLY like it when you cut the eggplant (zucchini works just as well) lengthwise to make a pank instead of a round. Also, instead of the sauce use a can of diced tomatoes w/seasoning already mixed in or dice fresh tomatoes with fresh oregano. YUM!	Submitted by: TERRI71913 (2/3/10)
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Good	Eggplant has always been a mystery to me, but this looks like something that I might be able to try. Thank you for making it so simple.	Submitted by: REBECKY44 (2/2/10)
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Very Good	I loved this! I will be making it often :) I baked it on a rack on top of a cookie sheet so that it wouldn't get soggy, that is the only change I made.	Submitted by: WENDYSTARR (1/21/10)
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Very Good	I just finished reading about Deal-A-Meal today and was a bit iffy about it. However, after reading your recipe, which sounds so delicious, I think I'll read more about it. Whether or not I decide to go that route I am going to try out these yummie eggplant pizzas.	Submitted by: F00DIE125 (1/10/10)
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Very Good	I kept the olive oil for heart healthy reasons over ride the calories for me, plus it was great as submitted	Submitted by: MAMAWSMISSION (1/7/10)
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Very Good	I am really pleased with this recipe. I love aubergine. Great stuff.	Submitted by: LEIASILVIA (5/6/09)
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	Can't wait to try this one. It may even taste better with a few mushrooms on top!	Submitted by: TANYRE (5/6/09)
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	terrific	Submitted by: MPSWEET1 (5/6/09)
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	Sounds delish! I love pizza and I love eggplants!	Submitted by: IFACCHINI (3/2/09)
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	I forgot about these, used to do these years ago while on "Deal A Meal". Quick and easy too, and different!!!	Submitted by: ETHELMERZ (3/1/09)
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	Loved all the positive comments. Can't wait to try it.	Submitted by: COOTERMARIE (3/1/09)
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	Neat - I just bought little mini (Chinese) eggplants and was wondering what to do different.	Submitted by: MYTURN11 (3/1/09)
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	Can't Wait to Try This !!!	Submitted by: NANCYANNE1956 (3/1/09)
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	sounds delish, have to try	Submitted by: LEOLADY3 (3/1/09)
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Incredible!	I love it.	Submitted by: EVELYN12485 (12/3/08)
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	Makes my mouth water just thinking about it! OMG, I love pizza so much, I can't wait to try it with eggplant instead of English Muffins! LOL!	Submitted by: WOLFKITTY (12/3/08)
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	This looks great, I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.	Submitted by: WILD4STARS (12/3/08)
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	Pretty good. Have only had eggplant a couple times. DH did not like texture, I probably wont make again, but it tasted pretty good. Probably a 4 star eggplant rating, but stars won't highlight for me.	Submitted by: ANEWONE (8/23/08)
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	I'm definitely going to try this - I'm also gonna have to share this recipe with my sister. I know she'll find it as interesting as I do. (we were just discussing mini pizza recipes earlier today - how timely that this recipe was featured) :D	Submitted by: PRETTYBLKGYRL (8/2/08)
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	Very Good! (the "Bonita..." tip helps to get rid of the sour eggplant taste)	Submitted by: CEEBEE (8/2/08)
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	Sounds delicious- cannot wait to try it. My hubby's a vegetarian and we both love pizza- this is so much healthier!	Submitted by: SUNSHINE4747 (8/2/08)
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	This recipe sounds excellent, can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing. I will also share this recipe at work.	Submitted by: PSPGRL (8/2/08)
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	Sounds awesome, I am definatley going to try it. Thanks	Submitted by: KELLYLUCK (8/2/08)
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	Recipe sounds great. I don't like eggplant but it sounds like a good pizza recipe for my 11 yr old granddaughter who has type I diabetes. Thanks.	Submitted by: TREAZURE (8/2/08)
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	this is easy and tastie! thanks	Submitted by: LILLYBLOOM (8/2/08)
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	I needed a good recipe for the eggplant I just got in my CSA bag, so I appreciate this. I will try it!	Submitted by: CHOCCHIP34 (8/2/08)
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	I love eggplant, so can't wait to make these!	Submitted by: MOOKBALL (8/2/08)
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	Really love this idea .... I'd use Japanese eggplant ( better texture) or zuccini like someone mentioned earlier. Thanks for the great idea! :)	Submitted by: LALALOVESMAUI (8/2/08)
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	sounds great...can't wait to try it.	Submitted by: JOYHITE (8/2/08)
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	I can't wait to make this for my son. He loves eggplant and has been working so hard. Sounds like a great reward for all his hard work!	Submitted by: JBLSLOGLADY (8/2/08)
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	This sounds terrific. I will get some eggplant the next time I go to the market and plan on serving it next week. Thanks so much for sharing.	Submitted by: HARPLUTE (8/2/08)
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	this sounds great!! i think you could easily add some mushrooms, peppers etc and boost the nutrition even higher.	Submitted by: KAREN_303 (8/2/08)
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	Sounds great - I never know what else can be done with egglplant!	Submitted by: CATBELLY (8/2/08)
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	At first I thought this was horrible, but it turned out to be pretty good, espcially considering I don't care for eggplant.	Submitted by: LOVEMYCURVES (8/2/08)
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	Thanks for this receipe. I never know how to cook with eggplants and this sounds great. I'll try it today and add a little fresh garlic and mushrooms! FIVE Stars!!!!	Submitted by: MINI-ME2BE (8/2/08)
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	Will try sounds interesting / different. Will use the very excellent tip from BONITAYMALAYQUE.	Submitted by: BRIARMAMA (8/2/08)
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	I`ll give it a try,sounds yummy!	Submitted by: CUDDY521 (8/2/08)
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	Sounds good	Submitted by: JIBBIE49 (8/2/08)
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	Sounds like a great idea! Maybe try some fat free cheese on it mixed in with the lo fat cheese? 080801	Submitted by: YELLOWROSIE (8/2/08)
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	Cant wait to try it!	Submitted by: JULESBOSTON (7/10/08)
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	sounds great...can't wait to try it!	Submitted by: SECRETS9281 (6/2/08)
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Incredible!	We are not egg plant lovers but this was wonderful and I will fix again!	Submitted by: KNOXVILLELADY (2/8/10)
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