Not My Mom’s Eggplant Parmesan (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Traditional Eggplant Parmesan is made with breaded and fried eggplant slices, but this vegan and gluten-free version uses baked eggplant slices for a healthier twist.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Not My Mom’s Eggplant Parmesan (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Italian, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium-sized Eggplant
• 1 cup Gluten-free bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Vegan mozzarella cheese
• for garnish Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine the gluten-free bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Dip each eggplant slice into the bread crumb mixture, coating both sides.
5. Place the coated eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
8. Arrange half of the baked eggplant slices in the dish.
9. Top with half of the vegan mozzarella cheese.
10. Repeat with another layer of tomato sauce, eggplant slices, and cheese.
11. Bake for an additional 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
13. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
14. Enjoy your Not My Mom's Eggplant Parmesan!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.