Eggplant Bacon - Is this the best Vegan 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.

Chop off the top and bottom of the eggplant.

Quarter the eggplant and slice it into bacon-sized slices, slightly thicker than normal bacon.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and select the best pieces of eggplant to lay out on it.

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and liquid smoke using a whisk.

Brush the sauce onto both sides of the eggplant slices.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Place the coated eggplant slices in the preheated oven.

Bake for about 45 minutes to an hour, checking after 30 minutes for doneness due to varied thicknesses.

Remove from the oven and season with black pepper before serving.

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