Dinner for 4
Crispy Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant bakes until crisp, then pairs with marinara, pasta, and creamy cashew sauce.
$3.77for 4 servings
$0.94 per serving$3.77 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: minimalistbaker.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 9 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.18Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.77 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 healthy pinch sea salt
- 1/3 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 whole long
- 4 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 1 cup easy marinara sauce
- 9 oz cooked pasta
- 1 batch 30-minute cashew alfredo sauce
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
- Whisk the almond milk and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a shallow bowl, then place the flour and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in another.
- Mix the breadcrumbs, cornmeal, vegan parmesan, oregano, and salt in a third bowl.
- Slice the long eggplant into thin rounds, dip each piece in the flour, almond milk, and crumb mixtures, and place them on the sheet.
- Bake the eggplant for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and tender.
- Warm the marinara and cooked pasta, then serve them with the eggplant and cashew sauce.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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