Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

Breaded baked eggplant layered with marinara sauce and plant-based mozzarella and Parmesan-style cheeses, then baked until bubbling and golden.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C and arrange two baking sheets in the work area.

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  2. Step 2

    Cut the eggplants crosswise into 1 cm rounds. Place them in a colander, sprinkle with 4 gr salt, and leave for 20 minutes; then blot them thoroughly dry.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Eggplant, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: Chef Knife, colander, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the flour and soy milk into a smooth, thick batter.

    Ingredients used: 90.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 180.0 ml Soy Milk

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Combine the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, oregano, powdered garlic, and remaining 2 gr salt in a shallow bowl.

    Ingredients used: 160.0 gr Breadcrumb, 3.0 gr Dried Oregano, 3.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 gr Nutritional Yeast, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: Shallow bowl

  5. Step 5

    Dip each eggplant round into the batter, coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, and arrange it in a single layer on the baking sheets. Drizzle with 30 ml olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking sheet, mixing bowl, Shallow bowl

  6. Step 6

    Bake the breaded eggplant at 220°C for 25 minutes, turning the rounds halfway through, until browned and tender.

    Timer: 25 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Reduce the oven temperature to 200°C.

    Cookware: oven

  8. Step 8

    Coat the baking dish with the remaining 15 ml olive oil, then spread 200 ml marinara sauce across the bottom.

    Ingredients used: 200.0 ml Marinara Sauce, 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking dish

  9. Step 9

    Arrange half of the breaded eggplant over the sauce. Top with 250 ml marinara sauce, 100 gr vegan mozzarella, and 25 gr vegan Parmesan-style cheese.

    Ingredients used: 250.0 ml Marinara Sauce, 100.0 gr Vegan Mozzarella, 25.0 gr Vegan Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: baking dish

  10. Step 10

    Add the remaining breaded eggplant, followed by the remaining 250 ml marinara sauce, 100 gr vegan mozzarella, and 25 gr vegan Parmesan-style cheese.

    Ingredients used: 250.0 ml Marinara Sauce, 100.0 gr Vegan Mozzarella, 25.0 gr Vegan Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: baking dish

  11. Step 11

    Bake uncovered at 200°C for 25–30 minutes, until the sauce bubbles around the edges and the top is lightly browned.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  12. Step 12

    Rest the casserole for 10 minutes, then scatter the basil over the top and serve.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Basil

    Cookware: baking dish

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, keep at 4°C or colder, and use within 3–4 days. Reheat until steaming throughout.

Risk factors

  • hot oven, baking sheets, and casserole dish
  • perishable cooked leftovers