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Eggplant Bacon

Cultural Context

Eggplant bacon is a creative, plant-based alternative to traditional bacon, originating from the growing vegan movement in the United States. It showcases how versatile eggplant can be, absorbing flavors and mimicking textures. This dish is often enjoyed by those seeking healthier, cruelty-free options and has gained popularity in various culinary circles.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 medium eggplants
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Peel the eggplant and slice it into thin strips.

2

Prepare the marinade by combining sun-dried tomato, water, soy sauce, gula melts, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, onion powder, and malaysian chili powder.

3

Blend the marinade until smooth.

4

Place the eggplant slices into a bowl and pour the marinade over them.

5

Toss the eggplant slices to coat them evenly with the marinade.

6

Transfer the marinated eggplant slices onto the dehydrator tray lined with a paraflex ultra sheet.

7

Dehydrate the eggplant slices at 115°F for 12 hours, flipping halfway through.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbakingflipping

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment papermixing bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Vegan BaconPlant-Based Bacon

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