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Steps |
1. |
Preheat the oven to 400°F. |
2. |
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. |
3. |
Pour the non-dairy milk into another bowl. |
4. |
In a third bowl, combine the bread crumbs and nutritional yeast. |
5. |
Dip each eggplant slice first into the flour mixture, then into the non-dairy milk, and finally into the bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat each slice thoroughly. |
6. |
Place the coated eggplant slices in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking sheet. |
7. |
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggplant is golden brown and crispy. |
8. |
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. |
9. |
Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. |
10. |
Place a layer of the baked eggplant slices on top of the sauce. |
11. |
Spoon 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce over the eggplant slices. |
12. |
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded vegan mozzarella cheese over the sauce. |
13. |
Repeat the layers, ending with the cheese on top. |
14. |
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. |
15. |
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
16. |
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot. |
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