Best 5 Almond Breaded Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

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Almond breaded eggplant parmesan is a delicious and crispy twist on the classic Italian dish. This recipe uses almond flour instead of breadcrumbs, creating a healthier and gluten-free alternative that is just as flavorful. The eggplant is coated in a mixture of almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, herbs, and spices, then pan-fried until golden brown. It is then layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and more Parmesan cheese, and baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. The result is a crispy, flavorful, and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE



Eggplant Parmesan Recipe image

For this gluten-free version of eggplant Parm, rounds of eggplant are sliced and breaded in a mixture of ground almonds and Parmesan cheese, then baked before being layered with cheese and sauce.

Provided by Hannah Bronfman

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large eggplant
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with the oil and set aside.
  • Remove the stem end from the eggplant and slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds. Salt them thoroughly and set on a clean kitchen towel. Leave for 15 to 20 minutes, to draw out the moisture.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a small bowl or pie dish and set aside.
  • In another bowl or pie dish, whisk together the almonds, Parmesan cheese, basil, paprika, garlic, and oregano. Set aside.
  • Brush the salt from the eggplant and press the slices with a towel to draw out any excess moisture.
  • Dip the eggplant slices in the egg mixture, then in the almond mixture, and transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, then turn carefully, and continue to bake until golden brown and crispy
  • Spoon the tomato sauce onto the baking sheet (around and on top of the eggplant) and top each round with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sauce is hot and the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.

LOW-CARB EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY



Low-Carb Eggplant Parmesan Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large eggplant, salt, almond meal, italian seasoning, large eggs, water, rice flour, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, crushed san marzano tomato, fresh basil, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large eggplant
salt, to taste
1 ½ cups almond meal
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3 large eggs
water, splash
1 cup rice flour
olive oil, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
28 oz crushed san marzano tomato, 1 can
6 large leaves fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190˚C).
  • Trim the ends off the eggplant, then slice into ½-inch (2-cm) thick rounds. Transfer the rounds to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Let sit for 10 minutes for the salt to draw out excess moisture from the eggplant.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond meal, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Beat the eggs in another medium bowl with a splash of water. Add the rice flour to another medium bowl.
  • Coat the salted eggplant rounds in the rice flour, then in the egg, letting any excess drip off, then in the seasoned almond meal. Set the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly drizzle on both sides with olive oil.
  • Bake the eggplant, flipping halfway through for even browning, for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • While the eggplant is baking, make the sauce: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Reduce the heat if the garlic is browning too quickly. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from scorching. Add the basil and stir to incorporate.
  • To assemble, spread a bit of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish, then add a layer of baked eggplant. Top with more sauce and sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, using another baking dish if needed to make another single layer of eggplant.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the broiler on high and cook for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
  • Serve garnished with more basil.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition, per serving - Calories: 424, Total fat: 21 grams, Sodium: 666 mg, Total carbs: 41 grams, Dietary fiber: 9 grams, Net carbs: 32 grams, Sugars: 12 grams, Protein: 22 grams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 15 grams

BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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Eggplant slices are coated with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked between layers of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese for a filling Italian-inspired meal. Add fresh garlic and basil to taste. I use 2 to 4 cloves fresh garlic and 5 to 10 leaves of freshly harvested basil in the sauce. Fresh basil layered in one of the layers adds lots of 'fresh' flavor!

Provided by Dollface

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon salt, or as needed
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 (28 ounce) jar garlic-and-tomato pasta sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed
½ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Place eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle both sides of each slice with salt. Allow to sit for at least 3 hours. Wipe excess moisture from eggplant slices with paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
  • Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg; coat with bread crumb mixture. Arrange coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a layer of spaghetti sauce; top with a layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese and 1/3 the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a cheese layer. Sprinkle with basil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 118.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 2427.6 mg, Sugar 18 g

THE BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Eggplant Parmesan Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium eggplants, coarse salt, all-purpose flour, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, pepper, vegetable oil, marinara sauce, fresh basil, low-moisture mozzarella, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium eggplants, washed
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable oil
2 ½ cups marinara sauce, divided
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced, plus more for garnish
2 cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut each eggplant into about ½-inch (1-cm) thick round slices.
  • Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
  • Sprinkle the eggplant with half of the coarse salt. Flip the slices over and sprinkle with the rest of the salt.
  • Put another baking sheet on top of the eggplant and place something heavy, like a cast-iron skillet, on the top baking sheet to help release moisture from the eggplant. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the eggplant slices and pat dry with paper towels. Brush most of the salt from the eggplant with a paper towel, then transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
  • Coat each eggplant slice in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry using more paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Pour about 1 cup (260 g) of marinara sauce into a 2½-quart (2 L) baking dish and spread evenly to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Add about 8 eggplant slices (it's okay if they overlap) and cover with ½ cup (130 g) of marinara. Sprinkle with a third of the fresh basil, then top with about a third of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat to make 2 more layers. Finish with the fresh mozzarella cheese and a final sprinkling of Parmesan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until the mozzarella is bubbling and golden brown.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh basil.
  • Enjoy!

ALMOND-BREADED EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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Eggplant "breaded" with a ground almond, flaxseed meal, and oatmeal mix. I was really impressed how the breading came out. The slices were good enough to eat on their own!

Provided by Anonymous

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggplants
1 teaspoon sea salt, or as needed
3 large eggs
4 cups finely ground almonds
2 cups flaxseed meal
1 cup regular rolled oats
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning, or more to taste
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, or more to taste
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, diced
½ medium green bell pepper, diced
½ medium red bell pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant. Cut into 1 1/2-inch wide by 1/4-inch thick slices. Sprinkle slices with sea salt, transfer to a colander, and let sweat for at least 30 minutes. Pat slices dry.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set out 2 baking sheets.
  • Beat eggs in a wide bowl. Mix ground almonds, flaxseed meal, oats, Italian seasoning, and salt together in a bowl until well combined, then transfer 1/2 of the mixture to a large plate.
  • Dip eggplant slices in egg wash until completely covered. Allow excess to drain off, then dip in ground almond mixture until coated on both sides, adding more almond mixture to the plate as needed. Place on the baking sheets in a single layer.
  • Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes, flipping slices halfway through.
  • Mix spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, and zucchini together in a large bowl. Spread some sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Place a single layer of eggplant on top of the sauce, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layering with sauce, eggplant, and cheeses. Sprinkle basil and Italian seasoning on top.
  • Return to the oven and bake until cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1002 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 133.5 mg, Fat 65.9 g, Fiber 26.7 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1710.4 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe eggplant. This will ensure that the eggplant is tender and flavorful.
  • Slice the eggplant evenly. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Soak the eggplant in salt water. This will help to remove the bitterness from the eggplant.
  • Dredge the eggplant in almond flour. This will help it to crisp up in the oven.
  • Bake the eggplant until it is golden brown and tender. This will take about 20 minutes.
  • Top the eggplant with your favorite marinara sauce and cheese. You can also add other toppings, such as cooked spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
  • Bake the eggplant again until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will take about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the eggplant hot. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Almond-Breaded Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant, and it can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your eggplant parmesan with a lot of cheese or a little, with a thick or thin sauce, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give Almond-Breaded Eggplant Parmesan a try.

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