vegan eggplant casserole

This healthy vegan eggplant casserole recipe contains beans for protein and bulk, is super easy to make and bursting with flavour!

Eggplant Casserole Recipe with Beans (Vegan)

eggplant (aubergine, whole)

cannellini beans (including the water)

onion (finely chopped)

garlic (finely chopped)

red/green chilli pepper (small, finely chopped)

celery (finely chopped)

tomato (chopped)

tomato paste

tomatoes

tbsp white wine

tbsp olive oil

bay leaf

Sea salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6.  Place the eggplant on a baking tray and bake for 35 minutes.  Remove from the oven, cut off the end and chop the eggplant into chunks (do not remove the skin).  Keep the oven on.

About 25 minutes into baking the eggplant start preparing the other ingredients.

In a saucepan heat up 2 tablespoons of the oil, add the bay leaf, garlic, onion, chilli and celery, stir and cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring often.

Add the wine and continue cooking for 2 more minutes.  Add the chopped eggplant, tomato, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, stir, cover and bring to the boil then simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf and partly blitz the sauce so that it has a chunky (not completely pureed), consistency (I used a stick blender to do this).  Combine with the beans (use the entire contents of the can, including the water), stir, season to taste and transfer into your baking dish.  Drizzle with a little oil and bake for 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 C.  Enjoy!

This keto Turkish eggplant casserole recipe combines layers of eggplant and a garlic-tomato sauce spiced with chili flakes and cinnamon.

Turkish Eggplant Casserole (Keto, Vegan)

eggplants

yellow onion, diced

garlic, minced

tomato sauce (no added sugar)

cinnamon

red chili flakes (more

salt and pepper,

extra virgin olive oil + 2 tablespoons

fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

parmesan, pecorino or mozzarella for serving (optional- omit if vegan)

Wash the eggplants and cut the tops and...

Wash the eggplants and cut the tops and ends off. Slice them horizontally into rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.

Arrange them flat on a baking sheet and...

Arrange them flat on a baking sheet and generously sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for 20 minutes. Dab the moisture out of the rounds with a paper towel or clean cloth and set the eggplant aside.

Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a...

Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan, heating it over medium-high heat.

Add the diced onion and cook for about...

Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.

Pour the entire can of petite diced tomatoes...

Pour the entire can of petite diced tomatoes (with juices) and the tomato sauce into the pan. Add the cinnamon and chili flakes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until it is time to use. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Coat the bottom of a large frying pan...

Coat the bottom of a large frying pan or cast iron skillet with olive oil to make a thin layer. Heat over medium-high for 1-2 minutes.

Place the prepared eggplant rounds into the oil,...

Place the prepared eggplant rounds into the oil, frying each side for 2-3 minutes or until it is slightly browned. The eggplant will soak up the olive oil so add more to the pan for each batch of eggplant. Set the fried eggplant on a plate and repeat until all of the rounds are done.

In a casserole dish (or using your same...

In a casserole dish (or using your same cast iron skillet), arrange an even layer of eggplant on the bottom, then top with a layer of tomato sauce, then add another layer of eggplant, continuing until you run out. The very top layer should be a generous amount of sauce.

Place the eggplant casserole in the oven and...

Place the eggplant casserole in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and cheese of choice...

Garnish with chopped parsley and cheese of choice (optional).

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