Baked Italian Eggplant (Vegan)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Baked Italian Eggplant (Vegan) Recipe

by The Chefin Vegan

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

183

Sugar

Fat

Baked Italian Eggplant is a vegan dish where slices of eggplant are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden brown. This dish is a healthier version of the traditional Italian eggplant dish, which involves deep-frying the eggplant in oil. This recipe requires just a few ingredients and is easy to prepare. You can enjoy it as a wholesome and satisfying main course or as a side dish along with rice, quinoa, or any other grain.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	Grease a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray or olive oil.
3.	Cut eggplant into round slices or strips, depending on your preference.
4.	Take a bowl, add ground flax seeds and water and stir well, set aside to let it thicken.
5.	In a shallow dish, whisk together soymilk and a pinch of salt. In a separate shallow dish, combine flour with another pinch of salt.
6.	Take another shallow dish and add the breadcrumbs.
7.	Dip each eggplant slice in the flour mixture, then the soymilk mixture, and finally coat lightly in the breadcrumbs.
8.	Place coated eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet.
9.	Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until eggplant is cooked to your liking.
10.	Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side.

PROS

This vegan recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional Italian eggplant dishes.

Low in calories and fat, eggplants are rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious food.

This dish requires minimal cooking oil, making it a healthier option overall.

CONS

Some people may find the texture of eggplant unsatisfying, as it can be soft and mushy.

Eggplants may also contain solanine, which can cause digestive upset in some people.

Some marinara sauces may contain added sugar and sodium, so be cautious while selecting the sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a good source of vitamins and minerals, like vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin, and folate.
They are also high in antioxidants, which protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
The flavonoids present in eggplants improve heart health and reduce the risk of cancer.
The skin of the eggplant contains nasunin, which protects brain cells from damage.

	1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
	3 tablespoons water
	1 eggplant
	1/2 cup soymilk
	salt
	1/2 cup flour
	1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
	1 cup marinara sauce