Tasty Baked Eggplant Parmesan - Healthier and Lighter Dish - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 2 big eggplants sliced into ¼-inch-thick pieces
• 2 beaten eggs
• ¼ cup almond milk (any kind works too!)
• 1½ cups of panko crumbs
• 1¼ cups of grated Parmesan (save some for later!)
• 2 teaspoons of oregano (dried kind)
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
• ½ teaspoon of sea salt, plus extra to sprinkle
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• Olive oil (use extra-virgin for best flavor)
• 28 ounces jarred marinara sauce
• 2 balls fresh mozzarella, sliced thinly
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaves