Eggplant Bacon

Eggplant Bacon

Side Dishes

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 minutes Difficulty: Easy Servings: Serves: ~20 slices Source: The Food Pharmacy

Description

Our smoky sauce transforms eggplant slices to crispy and tasty plant-based “bacon”! Use it to make BLT’s, as the perfect side dish to your scrambled tofu, or as a delicious pizza topping.

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant

2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

3 Tbsp date paste or maple syrup

2 tsp liquid smoke

2 Tbsp low sodium tamari

3 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, using “convection bake” if available to speed cooking time. Line 1 large or 2 small baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise. Then cut the remaining eggplant in half lengthwise once more.
3. Use a sharp knife or mandolin to slice into thin lengthwise slices.
4. Make sauce by adding all the sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisking to combine.
5. Use a cooking brush to cover both sides of the eggplant slices with sauce. Arrange the eggplant in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheets.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes (turning half way) or until the eggplant is dry and is slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and enjoy!

Once cooled, store in a sealed container in the refrigerator or in the freezer. To reheat, heat a skillet over medium heat, or over 250F for aprox 15 minutes in an oven. Be careful not to burn.

Notes

Once cooled, store in a sealed container in the refrigerator or in the freezer. To reheat, heat a skillet over medium heat, or in an oven at 300F for 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn.

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