Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2-1 cup no sugar added pizza sauce

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 yellow onion, sliced

• 1 cup fresh baby spinach

• sea salt, to taste

• ground pepper, to taste

• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup chopped fresh oregano

• crushed red pepper, optional

Directions

1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Cut eggplant: Slice the eggplant lengthwise, about 1/4-1/3 inch thick. Brush or rub a little olive oil on each side of the eggplant slices and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking stone. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in oven for 7-10 minutes, or until eggplant is hot and starting to cook down.

3. Sauté: Meanwhile grab a skillet, add 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion until soft (about 3-4 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Add pizza sauce and spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 additional minutes until mixture is warm and spinach has wilted.

4. Adding toppings: Remove the eggplant slices from the oven, top each with the onion and spinach mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped oregano. Place in the oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

5. Serve: Serve immediately with more fresh oregano and crushed red pepper.