Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['gluten_free'], recipe: peel eggplant, if you wish. cut into 3/4" slices. sprinkle salt on both sides of slices. let stand for 30 minutes; rinse with water and pat dry. in a pie pan, beat egg slightly. in another pan, combine cheese, bread crumbs and parsley. dust each eggplant slice with flour, dip in egg to coat all over, and dredge in crumb mixture. brush butter over bottom of a shallow, rimmed baking pan. arrange eggplant slices in butter in a single layer. bake uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes; turning once to brown both sides.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 400°f. place tomatoes, eggplant, onion and garlic on large baking sheet. brush vegetables with oil. roast until vegetables are tender and brown in spots, about 45 minutes. remove from oven. scoop eggplant from skin into heavy large saucepan; discard skin. add remaining roasted vegetables and thyme to same saucepan. add 4 cups chicken stock and bring to boil. reduce heat to simmer. cook until onion is very tender, about 45 minutes. cool slightly. working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. return soup to saucepan. stir in cream. bring to simmer, thinning with more stock, if desired. season soup with salt and pepper. ladle into bowls. sprinkle with goat cheese; serve.