Name: Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 batch of marinara sauce, see below; 1 eggplant; 2 cup(s) Japanese panko; 1 tbsp basil, dry or fresh; 1 tbsp oregano, dry or fresh; 1 garlic clove, minced; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup(s) vegan mayonnaise; 1 1/2 cup(s) vegan mozzarella or Parmesan; fresh basil, for garnish; 1/3 of an onion, chopped; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 tbsp basil, dry or fresh; 1 tbsp oregano, dry or fresh; 1 garlic clove, minced; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup(s) tomato sauce

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Rating 5.0

| 1

| Last Updated on February 23, 2024

This wholesome vegan eggplant parmesan is a lighter, baked version of the classic dish. Made with a simple homemade marinara sauce, crispy panko-crusted eggplant and vegan cheese, it's a scrumptious vegan dish you will love.

Dinner

Italian

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

batch of marinara sauce, see below

eggplant

2 cup(s)

Japanese panko

1 tbsp

basil, dry or fresh

1 tbsp

oregano, dry or fresh

garlic clove, minced

salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 cup(s)

vegan mayonnaise

1 1/2 cup(s)

vegan mozzarella or Parmesan

fresh basil, for garnish

1/3

of an onion, chopped

14 oz

canned diced tomatoes

2 tsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

basil, dry or fresh

1 tbsp

oregano, dry or fresh

garlic clove, minced

salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup(s)

tomato sauce

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Directions 9 steps | 55 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease or line a baking tray with parchment paper. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Make the marinara sauce. In a pot over medium heat, cook onions, diced tomatoes and olive oil.

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Make the marinara sauce.

Step 3

Add the basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and tomato sauce to the pot and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Set aside.

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Add the basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and tomato sauce to the pot and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Slice the eggplant. In another bowl, combine the panko, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Slice the eggplant.

Step 5

Add a thin layer of vegan mayonnaise on both sides of the eggplant. Coat both sides with the panko mixture.

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Add a thin layer of vegan mayonnaise on both sides of the eggplant.

Step 6

Arrange the eggplant on the baking tray and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, or until tender and golden brown. Ladle half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish and top with the cooked eggplant.

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Arrange the eggplant on the baking tray and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.

Step 7

Ladle the remaining marinara sauce on top.

Step 8

Top with vegan cheese and garnish with basil if desired. Bake at 400°F for 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Top with vegan cheese and garnish with basil if desired.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and garnish with basil. Serve hot with a side salad. Enjoy!

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Remove from the oven and garnish with basil.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

408

FAT

18.8 g

PROTEIN

13 g

CARBS

50.8 g

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Jolee

26 Jul 2022

I always thought that eating vegan meant fried food was impossible to find, but this mayo trick really worked! The marinara sauce was also incredible. The only thing I'd do differently is slice the eggplant thinner :)

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