Paleo Pizza

Paleo Eggplant Pizza

I made this delicious pizza tonight that is fully Paleo/Primal.  Sure, it didn't come out exactly as I had hoped as far as holding together goes, but it was awesome tasting and I would be happy to have it again any day.  As a side note, I added 2oz of cheese to get the pizza taste.  If you want to be 100% strict Paleo, then skip the cheese, but it was delicious!

• 1 Whole Egg Plant (get a big one!)
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 Almonds
• Salt & Pepper
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for greasing the parchment sheet)
• 2 Parchment Sheets
• 1/2 Cup Marinara
• TOPPINGS (left out of calorie count to allow for customization)

Here's the recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Skin the whole eggplant and grate it with a cheese grater.
3. Blend/crush 1/2 cup of crushed almonds (honestly, I might use 1 cup next time)
4. Blend the eggplant, almonds and 1 whole egg together.  (I used my magic bullet)
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.  The "dough" should be fairly smooth by now.
6. On a greased parchment lined baking sheet, pour batter and smooth with hands.  (OK, this is where I dropped the ball.  I didn't have parchment paper and forgot to buy it.  I had trouble flipping it because of this.
7. Bake for 35 minutes or until cooked enough to flip.
8. Add marinara, cheese, toppings and bake for another 5-15 minutes
9. Flip onto another greased parchment paper

Calorie Breakdown:
Whole Pizza: 819 calories, 41 protein, 38 carbs, 59 fat
1/2 Pizza 410 calories, 21 protein, 19 carbs, 29 fat

Epic Pizza - SO GOOD!  I can't wait to make it again!