Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

cheesy baked eggplant parmigiana

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h 5m
Total Time: 1h 10m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

192
calories
5g
fiber
16g
carbohydrates
10g
protein
18mg
cholesterol
453mg
sodium
Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Recipe Description

I made this Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan for a friend recently and would you believe, I think it tastes better than traditional eggplant parmigiana! A lot of the gluten free options you can buy at the store are full of unusual ingredients, so it’s really great to be able to cater for my gluten free friends in a wholesome way.

This take on eggplant parmesan is so easy to make. Simply roast eggplant slices in the oven. While the eggplant is cooking, make a tomato based sauce. When you assemble the dish, layer the eggplant slices, tomato sauce and cheese. Bake until it is bubbling. Top tip: the cheese will be molten hot when it comes out of the oven, so you should let this dish cool for at least 10 minutes before serving!

To make my Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare 2 baking sheets

    15 min
    Step 1 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Roast the eggplant

    20 min
    Step 2 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant ParmesanStep 2 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    Place the eggplant slices on the prepared pans and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until they are tender.

  3. 3

    Cook onion and garlic

    6 min
    Step 3 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant ParmesanStep 3 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    While the eggplant is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and fry gently for about 4 minutes until it is soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes to make a sauce

    5 min
    Step 4 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant ParmesanStep 4 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    Add the tomatoes, wine, basil, oregano, and the remaining salt and pepper. Once it simmers, reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally while cooking.

  5. 5

    Assemble the eggplant parmesan

    10 min
    Step 5 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant ParmesanStep 5 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant ParmesanStep 5 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    Spoon a cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half the eggplant slices on the sauce. Add another layer of sauce and sprinkle half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan on top. Repeat the process to add another layer.

  6. 6

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 6 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    Bake for about 25 minutes. When it is read, the sauce should be bubbling around the edges and the cheese will be brown in places.

  7. 7

    Allow to stand

    10 min

    Allow the eggplant parmesan to rest and cool for about 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    Serve sprinkled with fresh aromatic basil leaves.

This Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan is a great option for the gluten free person in your life. Try it out soon and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your gluten free cooking posts.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Xavi
September 27, 2024
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Increíble receta, sabe mejor que la original!

Jessica Moore
July 27, 2024
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Tasted better than my mom's recipe

Aaron
July 19, 2024
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I recently tried making this dish for a gathering, and it was a hit! Simplicity shines through, plus my gluten-free friend loved it. Will make again.

Alice
May 31, 2024
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I made this for my gluten-free friend and was shocked at how good it was! So simple, and everyone loved it. Will be making again!

Sarah
October 7, 2023
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Superb!

Ursula Smith
October 5, 2023
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I made this Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan for my friend’s birthday, and it was a hit! The flavors burst in your mouth, and it felt great to serve something healthy. Never thought gluten-free could be so tasty. This will be my go-to for gatherings!

Cathy
August 31, 2023
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Yum! I made this for my gluten-free buddy, and omg, they loved it! Totally beats the store stuff!

HappyHank
January 10, 2023
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Tasted simply great! Made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. Who knew gluten-free could be this delicious!

Olivia
February 6, 2022
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Superb gluten-free dish!

Zach
December 18, 2021
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Super tasty, made it for friends and they loved it.

Yasmin
January 29, 2021
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OMG, you guys, I made this Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan for my fam and they devoured it! Honestly, it was super easy and tasted even better than the regular stuff. I love that it's wholesome too, perfect for my gluten-free buddies. This is def going in my weekly rotation!

Izzy
October 11, 2019
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Simple and delish, loved it

Sarah Johnson
September 29, 2019
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Amazing! My kids devoured this like it was pizza night, perfect gluten free option.

Athina
August 10, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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