Ingredients
Directions 9 steps | 55 Minutes
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.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626805018/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-4_60f713177bf66.jpg)
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.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626807008/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-09_60f71adf8c99f.jpg)
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.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626807036/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-06_60f71afc01d53.jpg)
Slice the eggplant. In another bowl, combine the panko, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
![Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Slice the eggplant.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626807262/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-05_60f71bde01988.jpg)
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.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626807292/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-04_60f71bfc27ad3.jpg)
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.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626807606/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-03_60f71d3552df5.jpg)
Ladle the remaining marinara sauce on top.
![Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Ladle the remaining marinara sauce on top.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626807643/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-02_60f71d5a821c3.jpg)
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.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626807679/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-01_60f71d7eb5810.jpg)
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.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1626807783/recipes/Vegan-eggplant-parmesan-4_60f71de5eee62.jpg)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT?
Leave a review or join the conversation.