Ingredients:
• 2 medium eggplants, sliced into ½-inch rounds
• Salt (for sweating the eggplant)
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 ½ cups shredded Soft Spot mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Soft Spot parmesan cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or breadcrumbs)
• 1 cup vegan milk or yogurt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Prep the Eggplant: Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sit for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture and bitterness. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Bread the Eggplant: Dredge slices in flour (or breadcrumbs), then dip in the beaten vegan yogurt or milk, and coat again in flour/breadcrumbs.
3. Fry Until Golden: Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. Assemble: In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, then layer eggplant slices, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, and more sauce. Repeat layers.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Serve: Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
