eggplant parm

Sweet, silky, and absolutely delicious, this breading-free version of eggplant parm made in Italy is well worth trying, especially in late summer when eggplant (and tomatoes!) are at their best.

Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) Recipe

Olive oil, vegetable oil,

(0.9kg) eggplant, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Kosher salt

(360 milliliters) tomato sauce (see note)

mozzarella (12 ounces; 340 grams)

oregano

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Fill a large cast iron skillet with 1/2 inch oil and heat over high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, fry eggplant slices, turning, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer fried eggplant to a paper towel–lined half sheet pan and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining eggplant, topping up oil as needed.

In a 6-cup baking dish, arrange a layer of eggplant slices. Top with a thin layer of tomato sauce, followed by shredded mozzarella and oregano leaves. Continue layering eggplant, sauce, cheese, and herbs to fill baking dish. Do not add oregano to the top layer.

Bake eggplant Parmesan until bubbling and browned on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes to reabsorb juices. Sprinkle with oregano leaves and serve.

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!

This Lighter Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant. No breading, just eggplant, cheese and marinara.

Lighter Eggplant Parmesan

eggplant (1 large or 2 medium)

olive oil spray

salt

ricotta

+ 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano

parsley (chopped)

part-skim mozzarella (I used Sargento)

tomato sauce

Start by making the sauce if you don't have any already made.

Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 sheet pans with oil.

While the sauce simmers, slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices. Transfer to the prepared pans, it's ok if they overlap slightly. Season with salt. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through until eggplant is golden.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine ricotta, egg, parsley and 1/4 cup of grated cheese.

Put 1/2 cup sauce on the bottom of a 9x12 baking dish, add 1/3 of eggplant to cover the bottom of the dish. Top with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup of the sauce. Add another layer of eggplant and repeat the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and sauce two more times, reserving the third layer of mozzarella for topping. Finish with 1 1/2 cups of sauce, remaining mozzarella, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of grated cheese.

Heat the oven to 400F.

Cover with foil and bake until cheese is melted and everything is bubbling, about 40 minutes.

Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Take it out of the oven and let it sit about 10 minutes before cutting.

If you love eggplant parmigiana, then you need the Best Eggplant Parmesan Pizza recipe in your life. It&#x27;s insanely delicious, easy, meatless, and can even be made low-carb if you need it.

Best Eggplant Parmesan Pizza

eggplant

grated parmesan (use any extra to top finished pizza)

unsalted butter

Italian panko breadcrumbs

pkg store-bought pizza dough

pizza sauce

whole milk mozzarella, shredded

Roma tomato, thinly sliced

basil leaves, torn

Preheat your oven to 400ºF

Remove the ends of the eggplant, then cut...

Remove the ends of the eggplant, then cut into 1/8″ slices. You'll want about 8-10 slices. Place the eggplant in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle a thin layer of grated Parmigiano cheese evenly over the top, season with salt and pepper. Bake until the eggplant has wilted slightly and the parmesan is very lightly browned about 10-15 minutes.

While the eggplant is roasting, prepare the bread...

While the eggplant is roasting, prepare the bread crumbs. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add Italian panko breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown and fragrant. Keep your eye on them and stir frequently to make sure they don't burn. Set aside.

Assemble your pizza. Prepare your pizza dough per...

Assemble your pizza. Prepare your pizza dough per package directions. You want roughly a 10-12 inch circle and I like to use a greased 12-inch pizza pan. Scoop your pizza sauce onto the center of the pizza dough. Spread the sauce to the edges of the dough, leaving a bit around the edges for a crust. Sprinkle on about 2/3 of the mozzarella, then top with the tomatoes, eggplant, and breadcrumbs, evenly distributed. Finish with the rest of the mozzarella and a sprinkle of any leftover parmesan.

Bake for 15-18 minutes until crust is golden...

Bake for 15-18 minutes until crust is golden brown. Top with fresh torn basil and serve.

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