2 Vegetarian And Dairy-Free Italian Dishes To Try From Samah Dada | #COOKING

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the eggplant into ½-inch thick rounds and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond meal, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, pepper, and salt. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg.

Dip a slice of eggplant into the beaten egg first, making sure it’s thoroughly coated, then dip the eggplant slice into the spiced almond meal mixture. Coat each side thoroughly and repeat with all of the eggplant slices.

Place the coated eggplant slices onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the eggplant slices are golden brown.

Serve plain or top with your favorite pesto or bruschetta topping like diced tomatoes with fresh basil and garlic.

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