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Sweet and Spicy Eggplant Bacon

Yields14 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Sweet and salty crisp vegan bacon made with eggplant. A plant-based alternative to bacon, no liquid smoke needed.

 0.50 medium sized eggplant
 3 tbsp avocado oil
 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire
 1 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
 1 tbsp smoked paprika
 1 tsp hot paprika
 0.25 tsp garlic powder
 0.25 tsp sea salt
 0.13 tsp MonKSweet+
1

Preheat oven to 250°F, prepare two racks inside two baking sheets.

2

Slice eggplant in half lengthwise and then in half again to create quarters.

3

Slice the quarters into thin slices.

4

Not paper thin, about ⅛" thick. (1/2 a medium eggplant makes about 14 slices of bacon)

5

Whisk together all remaining ingredients until well combined.

6

Place eggplant slices in a single layer on the racks.

7

Brush with sauce on both sides.

8

Bake in oven for 60 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.

9

Allow to cool before eating. (eggplant will crisp when cooled)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 Slices

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 5mg1%
Net Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.