Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, cut into ¼-inch thick rounds

  • 1 egg beaten

  • ¼ cup almond milk

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon oregano

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, more for sprinkling

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

  • 28 ounces Marinara Sauce

  • 1 large ball fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  • In a medium-sized shallow dish, whisk the egg and almond milk.

  • In another medium-sized shallow dish, combine the panko, Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and several grinds of pepper.

  • Dip the eggplant slices into the egg mixture and then into the panko mixture. Place onto the baking sheets, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 18 minutes or until tender and golden brown.

  • In an 8x12 or 9x13-inch baking dish, spread ½ cup marinara, layer half the eggplant, and top with 1 cup of marinara and half the mozzarella. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, the remaining marinara, and the remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle with a bit more Parmesan cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with a few more pinches of sea salt.

  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 2 to 4 or until the cheese is browned and bubbling.

  • Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil.

Recipe by: Love and lemons

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