RECIPE: Eggplant Pizza by Believe to Achieve

EGGPLANT PIZZA // Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

2 eggplants, sliced lengthwise into thirds
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, ground
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Optional: use pita or another flatbread as base for the eggplant pizza.

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place eggplant on a lightly oiled baking tray.
3. In a separate bowl, mix tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper.
4. Scoop 2 spoonful’s of sauce on top of eggplant and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. Remove foil and top with cheese. Bake for 3 to 5 more minutes.

WHY FOOD MATTERS

“Nutrition is a big component of our programs, simply because a lot of our participants rely on the snacks that we serve. Second Harvest has helped us change bad eating habits into healthy eating habits.”

‍Believe to Achieve is an organization that serves children from 6 to 12-years-old in an after-school program and children 13 and above in a youth program. Believe to Achieve has many programs that benefit the Black Creek community, such as women’s fit camp and a junior chef program, both of which teach participants about healthy life choices.

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