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Crispy Eggplant Parm

This crispy vegan eggplant parm is delicious and flavorful. A great way to enjoy eggplant! It is breaded, baked, topped with tomato sauce and vegan cheese.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Salting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian American, Italian Inspired
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Breading

  • ¾ cup (90g) panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon (5g) nutritional yeast

Other

  • 1 eggplant, peeled (about 14.5 ounces/410g)
  • ½ cup (120ml) nondairy milk
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups (169g) tomato sauce
  • Spray oil

“Cheese” Sauce

  • 1 cup (112g) vegan mozzarella shreds
  • cup (80ml) nondairy milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (207°C).
  • Cut off the stem and peel the eggplant. Make long vertical cuts and cut the eggplant about ½ inch thick. After making these cuts you will get about 6 pieces from this. Then cut it in half to make 12 pieces that are sort of like a cutlet. If you need help watch the youtube video.
  • Lay the cut eggplant out on a cutting board and sprinkle salt about ½ teaspoon to a teaspoon divided amongst the pieces. Let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes until you see the liquid being drawn out. Pat with a paper towel.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the breadcrumbs by mixing the breadcrumbs and seasoning in a flat dish.
  • After the eggplants are patted dry. Dip a piece in cornstarch, then the nondairy milk, and finally bread it with the breadcrumbs. I felt it was easiest to push the eggplant into the breadcrumbs to pack it on.
  • Place the breaded eggplant on a baking sheet and repeat. If you would like to line with parchment paper you can.
  • Spray with spray oil and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the eggplant, spray the other side, and bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a pot combine the vegan mozzarella and nondairy milk. Melt over the stove.
  • Once eggplants are done add about 1 tablespoon of the tomato sauce to each breaded eggplant piece. Pour the vegan cheese sauce over the top.
  • Put bake in the oven at 350°F (176°C) for 5 minutes.
  • Top with basil or parsley and enjoy.

Video

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