2 tb Oil

2 ea Garlic cloves, diced

3 lg Onions, sliced

4 tb Tamari

1/2 ts Garlic powder

1/2 ts Basil

1/2 ts Salt

3 tb Wholewheat flour

1/2 c Nutritional yeast

1 c Water

3 tb Tahini

1 lg Eggplant, peeled & cut into

-- 1/4 inch thick rounds 1/4 ts Paprika

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onions & saute for 5 minutes. Season with 1 tb tamari & half the garlic, basil & salt.

In a small pot, combine the flour & nutritional yeast. Add water, tahini & the rest of the seasonings. Mix well. Over a low heat, cook slowly for 15 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens. If too thick, add more liquid. Oil an 8 X 12 inch baking dish. Pour in a layer of sauce, then a layer of sliced eggplant & a layer of onions. repeat the layering, finishing with the sauce. Sprinkle with Paprika. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. "The Cookbook for People Who Love Animals"