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Vegan Eggplant Skillet ‘Parmesan’
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Vegan Eggplant Skillet 'Parmesan'

Full of flavor, this vegan eggplant skillet parmesan will quickly become a new favorite.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: main
Keyword: Vegan Eggplant Skillet 'Parmesan'
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Sarah Hayes

Ingredients

  • 1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
  • 1 can tomato sauce (no salt added)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp crushed fennel seed
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • pinch of pepper

Oil Free Vegan Super Pesto

  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups kale
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 Tblsp. nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tblsp. lemon juice
  • 6 Tblsp hemp seeds
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tblsp. Basil (fresh or )

Eggplant 'Parmesan'

  • 1 medium eggplant peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 a sweet onion sliced
  • 13.4 oz. cooked cannelli beans
  • large handful of spinach
  • panko breadcrumbs (gluten free if needed)

Instructions

Homemade Tomato Sauce

  • Mix all ingredients in a pot on stove and stir and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Vegan Oil Free Super Pesto

  • Put all ingredients in food processor and process, scraping down side of processor often.

Eggplant 'Parmesan'

  • In cast iron skillet, put a little olive oil.
  • Layer eggplant rounds in skillet with onion. (you may need to do in batches). Cook over medium high heat, flipping to evenly cook both sides. Cook until eggplant is soft and tender.
  • Slowly add tomato sauce, lifting each piece of eggplant so sauce can flow under eggplant. Add in spinach and let wilt. Add in beans. Top each slice of eggplant with pesto. Sprinkle on panko breadcrumbs.
  • Bake dish under broiler for 10 - 15 minutes to brown breadcrumbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal