The Vegan Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Rounds are tasty and have 185 calories. Take 45 minutes to prepare these rounds. Serve them at lunches, events, holidays, functions, get-togethers, or festivals. It contains eggplant, salt, olive oil, spinach, dried oregano, garlic, vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, shredded vegan mozzarella cheese, parsley, onion powder, black pepper, & vegan parmesan. We may pair these rounds with garden salad, lentil soup, brown rice, quinoa salad, roasted red pepper soup, garlic bread, crispy tofu, white bean salad, garlic rice, or baked chickpeas. Keep these Vegan Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Rounds for four days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Course: Main
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed eggplant rounds
- Calories: 185 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Baking tray
- Spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Large skillet
- Baking paper
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- One medium eggplant
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Half cup vegan cream cheese
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Half tsp onion powder
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- Half tsp salt
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Half tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp vegan parmesan
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Half cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
EGGPLANT:
- It is the base of the rounds that get tender when we bake them. Eggplant gives a mild taste to absorb the herbs and cheese filling. You may use zucchini slices as per your preference.
OLIVE OIL:
- This oil makes the eggplant soft during baking. It gives richness to the vegetables as well. Avocado oil is a good choice to use as a replacament.
VEGAN CREAM CHEESE:
- It makes the filling creamy to hold all the ingredients. Vegan cream cheese makes the recipe rich in texture without using dairy products. You may use mashed silken tofu as another choice.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- This yeast gives a naturally cheesy taste to the rounds. You may use finely roasted cashews as a substitute.
VEGAN MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- It melts nicely in the recipe and gives the cheesy texture. Mozzarella cheese gives a satisfying and stretchy filling. You may use a vegan Italian cheese blend as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, include baking paper on the tray and warm the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the eggplant into ¾-inch thick rounds, then scoop out a small amount from the center of the slices.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant rounds with olive oil and bake them for ten minutes.
- Warm olive oil in the pan and cook garlic for 30 seconds.
- Cook spinach to make it wilt, then turn off the heat and cool the cooked ingredients.
- Include vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, vegan mozzarella, parsley, oregano, salt, onion powder, and pepper.
- Then spoon the filling into the baked eggplant rounds and sprinkle vegan parmesan on top.
- Bake the rounds for 20 minutes, then cool them for a few seconds to serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Quinoa Salad
- Garden Salad
- Lemon Arugula Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Greek-Style Vegan Salad
SOUPS:
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Vegan Minestrone
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Vegetable Soup
GRAIN:
- Brown Rice
- Quinoa
- Couscous
- Garlic Rice
- Lemon Herb Rice
BREAD:
- Garlic Bread
- Toasted Baguette
- Whole Wheat Rolls
- Focaccia
- Sourdough Bread
PROTEIN:
- Crispy Tofu
- Baked Chickpeas
- Grilled Tempeh
- White Bean Salad
- Lentil Patties
TIPS:
- Salt the eggplant slices for twenty minutes, then bake to get the milder taste.
- Squeeze extra moisture from the spinach for a creamy filling.
- Avoid overbaking the eggplant slices so they do not get too soft.
- Garnish the rounds with fresh basil or parsley, then serve.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include these eggplant rounds in the vessel to store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze this dish in the vessel for two months.
FAQs:
Can I make these rounds earlier than required time?
- You may assemble the rounds 24 hours early and bake before serving.
Is frozen spinach good to include in this recipe?
- Yes, you may squeeze it completely, then include it in the rounds.
Does this dish contain gluten?
- No, all the components included in this recipe are gluten-free.
Are more vegetables a great choice to include in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add chopped mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini as per your choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 9 grams
Iron: 2.2 g
Total Carbs: 14 grams
Vitamin A: 3,950 IU
Fiber: 5 grams
Calcium: 180 mg
Protein: 8 grams
Sodium: 420 mg
Calories: 185 kcal
Potassium: 610 mg
