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Bacon eggplant

You will be shocked how eggplant slices can turn into crispy bacon in this vegan recipe!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices

Equipment

  • Knife or mandolin slicer
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • Salt, and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp agave
  • 1 ½ tbsp tamari sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250F.
  • Slice eggplant thin, using a sharp knife thin or a mandolin slicer. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or two smaller.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, agave, tamari, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and a touch of salt and pepper.
  • Brush the eggplant slices with prepared mixture on both sides.
  • Bake the eggplant for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve Vegan bacon as desired.

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