Athenian pizza

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOil
12slicesEggplant (thin); diced
1largeRed bell pepper; diced
6Pita breads
cupPrepared spaghetti sauce
ouncePepperoni, sliced
1smallOnion; thinly sliced

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add diced eggplant, a little at a time, and cook until golden brown, adding remaining oil as needed. Drain eggplant on paper towels. Add red pepper and cook until tender-crisp. Drain on paper towels. Separate pita breads, pulling completely apart into halves. Arrange on baking sheet, cut sides up. Spread 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce on each pita bread half. Top with some of eggplant, red pepper, pepperoni and onion slices. Bake at 400F 5 minutes.

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