Cheeze Eggplant Bake (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Cheeze Eggplant Bake (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Soy, Rice Or Almond Milk; 1 whole Eggplant, Sliced Into 5 Rounds; 2 cups Bread Crumbs, Divided; 2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, finely chopped; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Margarine; 1 whole Red Pepper Finely Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 can (28 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 1 can (5.5 Oz Can) Tomato Paste; 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar; 2 dashes Hot Sauce, Optional; 1 pinch Pepper; 1/2 cups Soy Milk; 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock; ⅓ cups Nutrtional Yeast; 1 whole Clove Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Tahini; 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Arrowroot Powder

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Soy, Rice Or Almond Milk
1 whole Eggplant, Sliced Into 5 Rounds
2 cups Bread Crumbs, Divided
2 teaspoons Dried Basil
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Margarine
1 whole Red Pepper Finely Chopped
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 can (28 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
1 can (5.5 Oz Can) Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
2 dashes Hot Sauce, Optional
1 pinch Pepper
1/2 cups Soy Milk
1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
⅓ cups Nutrtional Yeast
1 whole Clove Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Tahini
1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 pinch Pepper
1- 1/2 teaspoon Arrowroot Powder

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place milk in a shallow pan and let eggplant slices lay in it.
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In a shallow pan, mix the bread crumbs and the basil; set aside.
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Prepare the tomato sauce by sauteing the onion, olive oil, and margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat, until it slightly caramelizes (about 5 minutes).
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Add the red pepper and garlic and saute for one more minute.
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Add the remaining tomato sauce ingredients and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
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If you would like it to be smoother, blend it in a blender or processor, but I prefer it slightly chunky, especially with this recipe.
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Prepare the cheeze sauce by placing all ingredients (except for arrowroot powder) in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble, whisking constantly.
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Whisk in arrowroot powder until it begins to thicken and set aside (the sauce will thicken as it sits).
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Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
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Dip the milk-soaked eggplant slices into half of the bread crumb mixture until lightly coated on both sides.Transfer breaded slices to the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes (or until the bread crumbs begin to brown slightly).
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To assemble the casserole, place a small amount of tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish (about 1/3 cup).
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Spread and place eggplant slices on top.
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Pour cheeze sauce on top of the eggplant slices, followed by the rest of the tomato sauce.
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Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, remove and sprinkle with remaining bread crumb mixture.
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Finish baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the eggplant can be cut easily with a knife.
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Let cool slightly.
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Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Soy, Rice Or Almond Milk, 1 whole Eggplant, Sliced Into 5 Rounds, 2 cups Bread Crumbs, Divided, 2 teaspoons Dried Basil, and more.

Yes, Cheeze Eggplant Bake (Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheeze Eggplant Bake (Vegan)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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