20+ Hearty Vegan Eggplant Recipes
Eat more veggies with these flavorful and hearty vegan eggplant recipes! The following ideas are tried, true and really tasty. Be sure to try our smoky eggplant bacon and leave a review!
Ingredients
Smoky Eggplant Bacon
- 1 eggplant
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 °F (160 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the eggplant into quarters lengthwise, then slice into thin and long strips, about ⅛ inch thick. Use a sharp knife or mandolin slicer for this step.
- Combine all ingredients apart from the eggplant. Whisk with a spoon, then brush onto both sides of your eggplant slices.
- Line the homemade eggplant bacon strips next to each other on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the eggplant slices halfway through.
- Remove once brown and crispy!
Notes
- You can add liquid smoke, onion powder, cumin and vegan Worcestershire sauce to the marinade if wanted.
- Use your eggplant bacon for hearty breakfast bowls, in sandwiches or any other way.
- Find 20+ more vegan eggplant recipes in the article above!
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 440mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g