The Vegan Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan is tasty. It has 280 calories per serving. Prepare this recipe in 55 minutes. You may serve this Vegan Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan at parties, occasions, festivals, or events. The ingredients are eggplants, breadcrumbs, flour, vegan milk, marinara sauce, vegan or mozzarella cheese, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano. We will use a baking tray, oven, shallow plates, a knife, baking paper, and mixing bowls to make this dish. Also, we may pair this recipe with spaghetti, garlic bread, fresh green salad, or cucumber tomato salad. You may also store your recipe for three days. Your recipe is easy to prepare as the steps are basic.
STATS:
- Cuisine: Italian
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Number of calories: 320 kcal
- Course: Main
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Serving size: 1 portion
- Servings: 4
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Shallow plates
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowls
- Baking paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 large eggplants, cut into rounds
- 1 cup vegan breadcrumbs
- ½ cup vegan Parmesan cheese
- Half a cup of flour
- 1 cup vegan milk
- One cup of marinara sauce
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- One tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- One tsp dried oregano
INGREDIENT NOTES:
EGGPLANT:
- Eggplant is the important ingredient in your recipe. When we bake them, they get soft and creamy. They absorb the flavor of other ingredients nicely. You may also use zucchini slices as an alternative, but the texture will get soft.
VEGAN BREADCRUMBS:
- They provide a crispy coating to your recipe. Also, they give a crunchy texture without even frying. Also, you may utilize gluten-free vegan breadcrumbs for another idea.
FLOUR:
- Flour helps the coating stick to your eggplant slices. They create a base layer for your dish. We may replace it with whole wheat flour.
VEGAN MILK:
- This helps the breadcrumbs bind to your eggplant pieces. Also, it replaces the need for eggs in your dish. You may use any type of vegan milk as an alternative.
MARINARA SAUCE:
- It gives moisture and flavor to your recipe. Also, it adds rich tomato flavor in your dish. We may use home-made sauce or store-bought sauce as well.
VEGAN PARMESAN CHEESE:
- This is the main ingredient in your dish. It adds a little nutty flavor to your meal and also includes the cheesy taste. Also, it improves the flavor of your recipe and gives a golden top. You may use nutritional yeast as another option.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil helps your eggplant slices become crispy while baking. Also, it gives a mild flavor in your recipe. You may use any cooking oil instead.
SEASONINGS:
- We will use salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder to add taste to your recipe. We may change the amounts according to your taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Set your oven to 200°C and spread baking paper over your tray.
- You will cut the eggplants into equal, round slices.
- First, take a bowl and add flour to it.
- Then, put vegan milk in another bowl.
- Take the third bowl and mix vegan breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, oregano, and 2-3 tbsp vegan parmesan.
- We will dip each slice into flour, then milk, and lastly into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Now you will put slices on the baking tray and spread olive oil onto them.
- You will bake them in your oven for 20 minutes while flipping halfway.
- Then, drizzle a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish and put a layer of eggplant slices.
- We will sprinkle vegan mozzarella cheese & a little vegan Parmesan and repeat layers.
- Lastly, put extra vegan mozzarella and vegan Parmesan on the top and bake for 15 minutes.
- After baking, place it aside to cool and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAD:
- Garlic bread
- Toasted sourdough
SALAD:
- Fresh green salad
- Cucumber tomato sauce
PASTA DISHES:
- Spaghetti with garlic sauce
- Penne arrabbiata
TIPS:
- You can salt the eggplants before cooking so they become moisture-free.
- Also, do not put too many eggplant slices on your tray.
- We may utilize panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Cool your recipe before serving.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You may keep your meal for three days in a tight box.
FREEZER:
- Also, we may freeze this dish for two months.
FAQs:
Can I eliminate vegan parmesan from my recipe?
- Yes, you may skip parmesan, but it gives a more authentic flavor.
Which cheese will work best for my recipe?
- A good melting vegan mozzarella with added vegan Parmesan will work best for your recipe.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of calories: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 27 grams
Total carbs: 35 g
Fiber: 8 grams
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 12 grams
Iron: 2.5 g
Calcium: 150 grams
Vitamin A: 600 IU
Sodium: 480 g
Potassium: 500 grams
