Parmesan Terong Vegan

Name: Parmesan Terong Vegan
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 2 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant ((as narrow as possible)*); 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ((or other flour of choice - GF for gluten-free eaters)); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs ((GF for gluten-free eaters)); 2 Tbsp vegan parmesan; 1 tsp dried oregano ((or double the amount if using fresh oregano)); 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk ((or other neutral milk)); 1 tsp cornstarch; 8 ounces pasta ((such as linguini, but any kind will do, including veggie noodles or gluten-free)); 2 cups marinara sauce

Simple 10-ingredient vegan parmesan that yields perfectly crispy, savory eggplant that pairs perfectly with red sauce and the pasta of your choice! A healthy filling dinner even picky eaters will love.

⏱️ 75 menit 🔪 Persiapan: 45 menit 🔥 Masak: 30 menit 📊 Sedang 👁️ 1 dilihat

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Bahan-bahan

2 porsi

1 medium eggplant ((as narrow as possible)*)
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ((or other flour of choice - GF for gluten-free eaters))
1 cup panko breadcrumbs ((GF for gluten-free eaters))
2 Tbsp vegan parmesan
1 tsp dried oregano ((or double the amount if using fresh oregano))
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk ((or other neutral milk))
1 tsp cornstarch
8 ounces pasta ((such as linguini, but any kind will do, including veggie noodles or gluten-free))
2 cups marinara sauce

Langkah-langkah

Slice eggplant into thin rounds slightly less than 1/2 inch thick, and sprinkle each side liberally with sea salt. Arrange in a circular pattern in a colander and place in the sink to draw out the bitter taste of the eggplant.
Let rest for 15 minutes, then rinse and arrange on a clean absorbent kitchen towel. Top with another clean dish towel and lay a baking sheet on top. Place something heavy on top, such as a cast iron skillet, to thoroughly dry for at least 10 minutes.
In the meantime, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with foil and spritz with nonstick spray. Also, if making pasta, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
Prepare your dipping stations by placing almond milk + cornstarch in one bowl; flour in another bowl; and bread crumbs + sea salt + oregano + vegan parmesan (or nutritional yeast) in another bowl.
Once thoroughly dry, dip eggplant slices in flour, then almond milk mixture, then breadcrumbs. Arrange on the baking sheet and pop in oven to bake for a total of 20-30 minutes.
IMPORTANT STEP: While the eggplant is in the oven, bring a large skillet to medium heat. Once hot, add 2 Tbsp olive oil (or sub avocado oil // adjust amount if altering default number of servings) and pull 3-4 eggplant rounds out of the oven at a time and sauté to give them extra crisp and texture. Cook for ~2 minutes on each side (or browned) and then return to oven to continue crisping. Do this in batches until all rounds are browned.
While eggplant is browning in the oven, prepare marinara. I prefer adding my tomato sauce and spices to a serving bowl and microwaving to warm, but you could also heat it on the stove. Set aside.
Once done cooking, drain pasta and cover with a towel to keep warm. Set aside.
To serve: Plate pasta and eggplant slices and marinara in a dish as a dipping sauce. Additional vegan parmesan cheese makes an excellent topper.
Leftovers don’t really reheat well, so it’s best when fresh. See notes for additional tips on crispy eggplant!