Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
A delicious plant-based twist on the classic chicken parmesan, featuring crispy breaded eggplant, rich marinara sauce, and gooey vegan cheese.
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20 minutes
Prep Time
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30 minutes
Cook Time
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4
Servings
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Medium
Difficulty
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
350Calories
10gProtein
15gFat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
Follow these steps for perfect results
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants and sprinkle both sides with salt. Allow them to sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In one shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a second bowl, pour in the plant milk.
- In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and dried oregano.
- Rinse the eggplant slices to remove excess salt and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Dip each eggplant slice first into the flour mixture, then into the plant milk, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, then layer half of the fried eggplant slices.
- Spread half of the remaining marinara sauce over the eggplant and sprinkle with half of the vegan cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining eggplant, marinara sauce, and vegan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Health Benefits
Nutritional advantages of this recipe
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 15g