Vegan Eggplant Bacon

You can eat it as is or serve with vegan scrambled eggs and toast. For a raw bacon version, dehydrate the eggplant instead of baking them.

Total Time

20min

4.0

4 Ratings

Author: The Edgy Veg

Servings:

Ingredients

•

Large groß Stor large grande Eggplant

•

4 tbsp

Tamari Soy Sauce

or Soy Sauce

•

3 tbsp

Apple Cider Vinegar

•

4 tbsp

Maple Syrup

•

4 tbsp

Spicy Olive Oil

•

1/2 tsp

Liquid Smoke

•

1 tbsp

Paprika

•

1 tsp

Salt

•

1 pinch

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Blend or mix together Tamari Soy Sauce (1/4 cup), Maple Syrup (1/4 cup), Apple Cider Vinegar (3 tablespoon), Spicy Olive Oil (1/4 cup), Liquid Smoke (1/2 teaspoon), Salt (1 teaspoon), Paprika (3 teaspoon) and Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch).

Slice the top of the Eggplant (1) off. Cut the eggplant in the middle lengthwise.

Using a mandoline, slice the eggplant lengthwise to make strips.

Pour marinade over eggplant strips. If using a dehydrator, marinate for an hour before dehydrating.

Lay eggplant strips on to parchment paper lined baking tray and bake for 8 minutes in preheated oven.

You can serve it with some toasted bread and vegan scrambled eggs or enjoy it by itself!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

381

FAT

28.6 g

PROTEIN

3.8 g

CARBS

30.4 g