Vegan Cheesy Baked Aubergine

Elevate your plant-based dining experience with this irresistible Vegan Cheesy Baked Aubergine! Perfectly roasted slices of tender aubergine are smothered in a rich, creamy vegan cheese sauce made from nutritional yeast, almond milk, and a touch of smoked paprika for depth. Topped with golden, crunchy breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish hits all the right notes—comforting, savory, and full of flavor. Ready in just one hour, this recipe is both easy to follow and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a go-to option for weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing side dishes. Serve it warm and watch as it becomes the star of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium aubergines (eggplants)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Slice the aubergines into ½-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

Lay the aubergine slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bake the aubergine slices in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and tender.

Step 5

While the aubergines are baking, prepare the vegan cheesy sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the nutritional yeast, almond milk, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

Step 6

Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens, forming a creamy sauce. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Once the aubergines are done, remove them from the oven and pour the cheesy sauce evenly over the top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the cheesy aubergine slices.

Step 9

Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 11

Garnish the baked aubergine with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	771.5

Total Fat 35.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2203.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 21.2g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 540.7mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 1806.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 50.5%