Baked Eggplant Sandwiches

eggplant

provolone cheese, sliced thin

sun dried tomatoes packed in oil

fresh chopped flat leaf parsley, divided

breadcrumbs or for gluten free use 1 ½ cups almond meal ((if nut free, do not use almond meal))

finely grated parmesan cheese ((if using almond meal, 1 1/2 cups))

large eggs

extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

marinara or arrabiata sauce ((optional))

Nonstick cooking oil spray or more olive oil for greasing the baking sheet