Eggplant Parmigiana

Name: Eggplant Parmigiana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 med Eggplant ((unpeeled)); Salt; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 lg Onion (peeled and finely diced); 2 Garlic cloves (minced); 3 cup Canned tomatoes (diced); 1 tsp Dried oregano; 2 tbsp Parsley ((fresh) finely diced); 1/8 tsp Pepper; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 Bay Leaf; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 2/3 cup Dry gluten free breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup Vegan friendly cheese (finely grated - preferably a hard variety like parmesan); 2 tbsp Lemon zest; 2 tbsp Chives (finely chopped)