breaded eggplant

This easy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan recipe is gluten-free, allergy-free, and quick to prepare! Crispy eggplant slices made without oil or eggs in the air fryer, then layered and baked with homemade Italian tomato sauce and dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free cheese! A quick and healthy dinner for the whole family!

Easy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Air Fried &amp; Baked

Large Eggplant

Cups Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs

TB Homemade Vegan Parmesan (optional)

Cup Milled Flax Seed + 1/2 Cup Water

Cups Marinara Sauce (see below for homemade recipe)

oz Bag Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Shreds

15 oz Can Plain Unsalted Tomato Sauce

15 oz Can Plain Unsalted Crushed Tomatoes

Tsp Dried Basil

Tsp Dried Oregano

Tsp Minced Garlic

Tsp Onion Powder

Tsp Black Pepper

In a wide bowl, mix the milled flaxseed together with 1/2 cup water and allow it to gel for 5 to 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan.

Slice the ends off your eggplant and then slice 1/4-inch thick rounds. Dip each round in the flax egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.

Air Fryer: 

To air fry the eggplant, place 3 to 4 rounds at a time in your air fryer, set the temperature to 400°F, and fry for 5 to 7 minutes. Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rounds, on a linded baking sheet, for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

For the Eggplant:

If using homemade sauce, simply mix together the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

In an 8x8 casserole dish, lightly coat the bottom of the dish with sauce, layer 4 breaded eggplant rounds, cover with 1 to 2 cups of sauce, then top with about half the shredded cheese. Repeat this process for an additional layer.

Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Remove, let cool, and serve with fresh parsley if desired.

Assembling the Casserole:

I am definitely going to share this recipe with my Mother. She is allergic to gluten, but she is trying to eat a more plant based diet. Unfortunately a lot of my favourite vegan meals have gluten in them so I can't share them with her. I am also really excited to try your cheese recipes.

Love this recipe, thanks for sharing! This comes in handy because I don't eat dairy and eggplant parmesan is such a good meal!

This vegan dish looks must try so good! I really love eggplant dishes so this is going to a must-try soon.

Your Vegan Eggplant Parmesan was delicious, we loved it!

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