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.
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Globe Italian
18
ingredients
9
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55
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
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
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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.

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: 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 S.

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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