Eggplant Bake Recipe
You grab eggplant like confident queen, because vegetables sometimes behave better than complicated relationships during dinner preparation.
This vegan Eggplant Bake Recipe delivers Mediterranean comfort, bold flavor, and minimal drama inside one reliable baking dish.
You roast slices, add herbs, pretend sophistication comes naturally today.
Eggplant Bake Recipe
This Eggplant Bake Recipe creates a cozy vegan dinner using roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, olive oil, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup breadcrumbs vegan
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place inside baking dish.
- Roast slices for 15 minutes until tender.
- Mix tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread sauce evenly over roasted vegetables.
- Combine breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, and remaining olive oil in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle mixture across the top layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 210Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 6g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin A: 8%Vitamin C: 12%
Iron: 10%
Magnesium: 9%
Potassium: 11%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Salt eggplant slices lightly before roasting to reduce bitterness.
- Add chili flakes if you want attitude in your dinner.
- Fresh basil boosts aroma dramatically.
- A squeeze of lemon brightens the finished bake.
- Serve with crusty bread or quinoa for a complete vegan meal.
