Baked Eggplant Parmesan

• 1/2 cup corn flake crumbs • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Dash of pepper • 1 small eggplant • 1 egg beaten • 1 cup marinara sauce • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or vegan cheese

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° F (200 C). 2. Pour olive oil into a 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Set aside. Next place egg in a shallow dish. Set aside. 3. In a separate shallow dish, combine corn flake crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside. 4. Peel eggplant and cut into 3/4-inch thick slices. Dip each slice in egg and coat with crumb mixture. Place in prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes; turn slices and bake for an additional 15 minutes. 5. Pour marinara sauce over eggplant and top with cheese. Bake for 3 more minutes, or until cheese is just melted.

Serve over pasta, spaghetti squash or zoodles and a protein enjoy!

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