Making The Best Eggplant Bacon In 2026|Vegan Cooking

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.

Cut off the green part of the eggplant.

Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise.

Cut the eggplant halves into thin strips, about 1/2 inch thick.

Place the eggplant strips into a large bowl.

Sprinkle black pepper over the eggplant strips to taste.

Add pink salt, approximately three turns of the grinder.

Generously sprinkle smoked paprika over the eggplant strips.

Drizzle vegetable oil over the eggplant strips to coat them.

Mix everything around to ensure the eggplant is evenly coated with the seasonings and oil.

Arrange the coated eggplant strips on a cookie sheet.

Bake in the oven until crispy, checking for desired crispness.

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