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Recipe by Rivka Golombeck

Dairy-Free Eggplant Parmigiana

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Parve Parve
Easy Easy
6 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Tree nuts

Ingredients

Eggplant Parmigiana

  • 2 whole eggplants

  • vegetable broth, low sodium

  • garlic powder

  • marinara sauce

  • nutty ricotta cheese (see recipe below)

  • faux parmesan cheese (see recipe below)

Dairy-Free Nutty Ricotta Cheese

  • 8 ounces (about 220 grams) of slivered or sliced almonds, cashews, or sunflower seeds

  • 3/4 cup water

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning blend

Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheese

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews, sliced or slivered almonds, or sunflower seeds (nut free option)

  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Prepare the Dairy-Free Eggplant Parmigiana

1.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.

Slice eggplant lengthwise and lay on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

3.

Pour on a little low sodium broth and sprinkle on garlic powder.

4.

Bake seasoned eggplant slices until softened, about 30 to 45 minutes, turning once.

5.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

6.

Line a nine- by 13-inch pan with parchment paper.

7.

Put a small amount of your favorite marinara sauce mixed with a few tablespoons of water.

8.

Place a layer of tightly fitted sliced eggplants in the pan. Cover with a layer of marinara sauce and dairy-free ricotta cheese (recipe follows).

9.

Add the next layer of eggplant slices and repeat. Optional: Top with faux Parmesan cheese (recipe follows). Cover and bake for one hour. 

Prepare Dairy Free Nutty Ricotta Cheese

1.

Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor. Begin with 1/2 cup water and add as needed. Adjust seasonings to taste. Freeze leftovers.

Notes:

Make sure to blend really well so almonds are finely pureed and there are no crunchy bits. (Someone might get suspicious!) This is where the Vitamix really comes in handy!

Prepare Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheese

1.

Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor until it becomes a fine crumb. Sprinkle on any “dairy” entree to up its flavor profile.

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Photo by Rivka Braverman

Dairy-Free Eggplant Parmigiana

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