Kim's Plant-Based Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

To add to our list of meals inspired by Kim (if you missed the previous ones, we’ve shared her tacos and smoothie bowl), we spoke with her chef, Marina Cunningham, who gave us her delicious eggplant parmesan recipe. The plant-based dish makes for a filling lunch or dinner option—and stay tuned, because we’re sharing the simple vegan marinara sauce soon too. Learn the step-by-step instructions below.

Kourtney Karadshian

Kim’s Plant-Based Eggplant Parmesan

Recipe Type:Lunch/Dinner

Dietary Info:Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Serving Size:4

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant
1/2 cup chickpea flour (or other GF flour)
1/2 cup Just Egg
1/2 cup gluten-free panko
1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2-3 tablespoons high-heat cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds. Using a circle cutter, cut out the center of your slices to remove the skin. Alternatively, if you don’t want to cut them out into circles, just peel the eggplant before you slice it.

2. In one bowl, add the chickpea flour. In a second bowl, add the Just Egg. In a third bowl, add the panko, parmesan, and all seasonings and mix well.

3. Take an eggplant round and dredge it in the chickpea flour, covering completely. Tap off the excess and place in the egg replacement, turning to coat. Finally, place the eggplant in the panko/parmesan mixture, pressing on the eggplant so it sticks. Place on a wire rack and continue with the remaining eggplant rounds.

4. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add your rounds and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack.

5. Top with more vegan parm and mozzarella, and broil for a minute or two until the cheese has melted. Serve with vegan marinara sauce and top with fresh basil if desired.

Notes:
*Can substitute zucchini for the eggplant
*Can cut the eggplant into sticks to make eggplant fries

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