How to Make Eggplant Bacon & an Eggplant Lettuce Tomato Avocado Sandwich (ELTA) // Garden to Table

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos are gluten-free and lower in sodium.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese adds a similar umami flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Slice the eggplant into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick.

In a bowl, combine smoked paprika and liquid smoke.

Whisk the marinade until well combined.

Place the eggplant strips in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them.

Toss the eggplant strips to coat evenly with the marinade.

Let the eggplant marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange the marinated eggplant strips in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Brush the strips lightly with olive oil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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