Roasted Eggplant with Cream Sauce

I had to make a deal with the boys that they would get ice cream if they ate it, but they ended up liking it anyway! There's something about the word "eggplant" that makes them balk, but they usually end up enjoying the recipes. I would definitely make this again, but I think I overdid it on the nutritional yeast in the sauce. The recipe for the sauce is with the scaled down amount, but feel free to adjust it if necessary.

2 small eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
2 egg replacers (like EnerG)
1 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
1 12 oz. package firm silken tofu
2 T. dried onion flakes
2 t. garlic powder
1 t. Real Salt
2 T. nutritional yeast
1 T. white or yellow miso paste
Non-dairy milk as needed

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or lightly coat with olive oil. Put breadcrumbs in a 1 gallon plastic bag or pour onto a large dinner plate or similar dish (the bag is much easier). Dip 1/2 eggplant slices in egg mixture, then toss in breadcrumbs. Spread out evenly in baking dish. Repeat with the second half of the eggplant slices. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until eggplant is cooked through, turning eggplant over halfway through baking.

While eggplant is baking, prepare sauce. Put remaining ingredients except non-dairy milk into a blender. Begin processing on slow, adding non-dairy milk a little at a time as needed until a pourable consistency forms. Because we are using dried onion flakes, I recommend blending for at least a minute to incorporate the onion flakes. If you prefer, you can substitute onion powder for the onion flakes (onion flakes are just what I had on hand).

When eggplant is roasted, pour sauce evenly over eggplant slices and place back in oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until sauce is heated through. Watch closely to prevent burning. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving, as sauce will be very hot.

Variation: If you prefer, substitute 1 1/2 cups white beans for the tofu. It will be necessary to add additional liquid this way, which can either be additional non-dairy milk, vegetable broth, or water. This will increase the protein and fiber content. Yum! :o)