Eggplant Bacon

Eggplant Bacon

24 May, 2023

Description:

"Eggplant bacon? Impossible!" That's what I thought too, but then the craziest thing happened. I made them, and boy, are they delicious! Who knew that a little nutritional yeast here and a bit of tamari there, with some other yummy ingredients, could make a plant taste like bacon? And you know what's great about these? They're great to snack on, easy to make, and can be put in sandwiches, wraps, breakfast food, and much more! So go ahead and give these a try. 

  • Ingredients

    • 2 eggplants
    • 3 Tbsp low sodium tamari
    • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1 Tbsp date syrup
    • 1 1/2 tsp white miso
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp spicy brown mustard

    Instructions

    1. Cut eggplant long ways with a cheese slicer or mandolin (thickness of bacon)
    2. mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl, and incorporate well
    3. Lay cut eggplant on a parchment-lined cookie sheet
    4. Brush each piece with the mixture, flip, and repeat
    5. Bake at 350 degrees in a convection oven or 375 degrees if you use a non-convection oven
    6. Bake for 7 minutes, flip, and bake 5 minutes longer (watch them closely as the ovens vary). Allow to cool for 5 minutes; they become crisper as they cool
    7. Serve on lettuce wraps or bread of your choice as a BLT, or use the bacon any way you like
    8. Enjoy!

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