Cheesy Eggplant Bake

  • V Vegan

  • VG Vegetarian

Cheesy eggplant bake is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender slices of eggplant with a savory tomato sauce and melted cheese. To make this dish, the eggplant is first sliced and roasted until soft and golden brown. Then, a simple tomato sauce is made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, which is spread over the eggplant. Finally, grated mozzarella cheese is sprinkled over the top and the Read More...

  • PREP TIME

    25 minutes

  • COOK TIME

    45 minutes

  • DIFFICULTY

    Intermediate

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup cashew or almond ricotta
  • 2 cups mozzarella style shreds
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp FlavorGod Italian Zest
  • 1 tsp FlavorGod Garlic Lovers seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil

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Italian Zest Seasoning

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GARLIC LOVERS SEASONING

Garlic Lover's Seasoning is included in

Garlic... mmmm.... I truly love garlic, so you can understand what inspired me to create this fan favorite. With garlic being the headliner, it happily shares the spotlight with other completing flavors such as: Onion, basil, thyme and parsley. Always ground fresh and with a low amount of sea salt, Garlic Lovers will be your friend for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. 1 Peel and slice the eggplant lengthwise
  2. 2 Season the eggplant slices with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Dry with a paper towel and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toast in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool
  3. 3 In a cast iron or casserole dish, layer 1 cup of marinara, eggplant slices, ricotta, FlavorGod Italian Zest, and mozzarella shreds. Repeat the layering process, then top with remaining marinara, cheese, breadcrumbs, and FlavorGod Garlic Lovers seasoning
  4. 4 Bake for 45 minutes or until eggplant is tender. Top with fresh herbs and serve.

Cheesy Eggplant Bake

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