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Skillet Eggplant and Lentils with Almond Parmesan

August 25, 2011 By Susan Voisin 77 Comments

Skillet Eggplant and Lentils

I’m packing my bags and getting ready to fly to Portland early tomorrow morning for Vida Vegan Con, the largest gathering of vegan bloggers ever to invade a conference center. I’m so excited to get to teach a photography workshop with two of my idols, Isa and Hannah, and to sit on a panel of Special Diets bloggers that includes the fabulous Kittee, Gena, and Fran. If you’re there, please introduce yourself; I’ll be the woman carrying a box of Kleenex because I’m fighting off a big cold. (You may not want to shake hands!)

With all my travel preparations, I haven’t had much time to cook, but since my family will be fending for themselves while I’m gone (and probably eating too much take-out), I wanted to get one last healthy meal on the table before I go. I had an eggplant that needed using and several basil plants that needed pruning, so I threw together this easy one-pot meal.

My husband raved about it (and especially loved the Almond Parmesan) while my daughter grumbled about the eggplant but wound up eating every bite. If you use canned or already prepared lentils, you can have this homely-looking but tasty dish on the table in about a half hour.

Skillet Eggplant and Lentils

Skillet Eggplant and Lentils
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Skillet Eggplant and Lentils with Almond Parmesan

If you have them, use 3-4 small Japanese eggplants instead of one large one. Just slice into 1/4-inch pieces, no need to slice lengthwise.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Susan Voisin, FatFree Vegan Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion , chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 large eggplant (about 18 ounces) cut into quarters lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 15-ounce can lentils , rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils)
  • ground black pepper , to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika or cayenne pepper , optional
  • 1 cup tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened non-dairy yogurt (if yogurt isn’t available, try 1/4 cup unsweetened soymilk mixed with 1 tsp. lemon juice)
  • 1 cup fresh basil , minced
  • “Almond Parmesan ,” see below

Instructions

  • Saute the onion in a large, non-stick skillet until it begins to brown. Tip: Add a small pinch of baking soda to speed up browning. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the eggplant, water, and herbs and stir well to coat the eggplant with the seasonings. Cover tightly and cook until the eggplant begins to soften, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT the fresh basil and Almond Parmesan. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until eggplant is tender and sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt, add fresh basil, and serve over pasta or brown rice or other whole grain. Top with Almond Parmesan, if desired.
  • To make Almond Parmesan, process 1/4 cup nutritional yeast and 1/3 cup whole raw almonds in a blender or food processor until crumbly. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Skillet Eggplant and Lentils with Almond Parmesan
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 12
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3g 2%
Sodium 87.8mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g 50%
Sugars 6.2g
Protein 9.6g 19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional info is approximate.

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Filed Under: Condiments, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: Eat-to-Live, Eggplant Recipes, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Under 200

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  1. Laina

    August 9, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Umm umm good!!!

    I had 6 white Japanese eggplant in my garden. Was going to make the eggplant casserole, but was missing some ingredients plus it wasn’t enough eggplant either.

    So I looked to see what else you had foe eggplant recipes and saw this one. I still was a tad short on eggplant so I added a few mushrooms and a medium zucchini. And I only had tomato sauce and used the soy milk/ lemon suggestion. I really didn’t think I’d like it as much as the casserole, but this really is so flavorful.

    So if any of you want to pass because the picture doesn’t look so appetizing, don’t let that from stop you. You don’t know what you’ll be missing out on.

    This one will be added to my favorites list. And Susan, I’ll try the Iraqi inspired dish next time since it’s your favorite. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Mallori

    September 28, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    I was surprised at how much I could taste the tomato even though I only did 12 oz rather than 16 oz of tomato puree. And I was kind of sad that I couldn’t taste the eggplant more. But otherwise this was a really yummy recipe and I would recommend it 🙂

    Reply
  3. Werner

    March 31, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Terrific recipe, tasty comfort food! Was looking up your vegan eggplant parmesan and came across this, which seemed easier/faster. I have not had good luck w/ eggplant (mushy, bitter sometimes, etc.) so I used the microwave technique outlined in your Tunisian Vegetable Ragout. I think that really helped the eggplant stay together, no bitterness, just a yummy recipe. I stirred handfuls of spinach in at the end. Want to thank you always and forever for being a beacon for all of us striving to eat right and do right by our fellow creatures and our earth.

    Reply
  4. Bob C

    August 26, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Hi Susan,
    I have never made an eggplant dish. Do I peel it first?
    Thanks,
    Bob

    Reply
    • Susan Voisin

      August 26, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      For this recipe, I left the peel on. But if there’s any chance your eggplants are old (tough skin) or you are afraid you might not like the texture of the skin, you can peel it.

      Reply
  5. Ran R

    May 25, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Can I substitute dry basil leaves for fresh basil leaves? What ratio?

    Reply
    • Susan Voisin

      May 30, 2016 at 10:48 am

      I’m not sure how it would taste in this recipe, but the usual ratio is to use half as much dried herbs as fresh, but I would never go over a tablespoon of dried no matter how much fresh basil is called for.

      Reply
  6. Charleen

    September 7, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    I was looking for an eggplant dish and this one caught my eye. I liked the idea of an eggplant-lentil pairing. It looked easy enough and I had all the ingredients handy. I tried it out tonight and all of us (including the non-vegans) found it very tasty! I will definitely add this to my repertoire of recipes.

    Reply
  7. Nicolette Chartier

    April 5, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    this recipe is such a keeper, I can’t believe how good it is! thanks for sharing it!

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