Friday, September 13, 2024

Vegan Eggplant Bacon BLT



This is a vegan take on the traditional BLT sandwich. It has fresh lettuce, tomato, and avocado, as well as crispy eggplant slices seasoned with soy sauce, maple syrup, and spices.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 whole wheat sandwich bread slices
  • 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper

Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Brush both sides of eggplant slices with the marinade mixture

Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the eggplant slices are crispy

Toast the bread slices until lightly browned

Spread vegan mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice

Layer lettuce, tomato, avocado, and eggplant bacon on two slices of bread

Season with salt to taste

Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches

Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately


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