Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Crispy breaded eggplant slices are layered with marinara sauce and vegan mozzarella. This plant-based take on the Italian classic yields a comforting, hearty dish with a satisfying texture.
Ingrédients
- 2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggplants · large or 3 medium
- 3 cup marinara sauce
- vegan mozzarella shreds
- 1/4-1/2 cup Vegan Parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh basil · chopped
Préparation
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease 2 large baking sheets.
- 2
Pulse the panko breadcrumbs, cashews, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, and salt in a food processor until fine. Place the mixture in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Whisk the soy milk and flour in a separate shallow bowl until smooth.
- 4
Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Dip each slice first into the milk-flour mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
- 5
Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each slice and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- 6
Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Layer half the baked eggplant, half the remaining marinara, and half the vegan mozzarella. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
- 7
Bake uncovered at 200°C for 20 minutes. Optional: broil for 3-5 minutes to brown the cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of vegan parmesan and fresh basil before serving.