How to Make Vegan Eggplant Pomodoro - A Step-by-Step Guide

Eggplant Pomodoro is a classic Italian dish that is both comforting and satisfying. This vegan version of the traditional recipe is a healthy and delicious option for anyone looking to enjoy a hearty meal without the use of animal products. It's packed with flavor from fresh, ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tender eggplant, making it a delicious option for anyone following a plant-based diet.

The star ingredient of this dish is the eggplant, which becomes wonderfully soft and succu...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Dijon mustard
  • 4 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 4 cups vegan bread crumbs
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 40 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine vegan mayonnaise and mustard in a bowl until well blended. Coat each slice of eggplant in the mayo-mustard mixture, then coat with bread crumbs. Arrange coated slices on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes.
  • While the eggplant is baking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, and basil; saute until fragrant and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Serve eggplant slices with a generous portion of the tomato mixture.
  • Nutrition

    597 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Sodium: 1035mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 658mg