Monday Flog #3 | The Fake BLT - Eggplant Bacon???

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.

Slice the japanese eggplant into thin strips using a knife for uniformity.

Prepare the marinade by combining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 0.5 teaspoon of liquid smoke in a bowl.

Mix the marinade until well combined.

Line a baking sheet with two pieces of parchment paper.

Lay the eggplant strips on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush the marinade over the eggplant strips.

Sprinkle black pepper on top of the eggplant strips before baking.

Bake in the oven at 300°F for about 1 hour, checking for doneness.

Remove from the oven and discard any burnt pieces.

Slice tomatoes and lettuce for the BLT.

Toast bread and assemble the BLT with the eggplant bacon.

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