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Eggplant "Bacon"

Name: Eggplant "Bacon"
Total time: 3 h 50 min
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, about 1 pound; 1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle or smoked paprika; Canola spray oil

Serves 6 to 8

Time 3 hr 50 min

Try this vegetarian treat that mimics the smoky flavor and crisp texture of bacon. Serve for breakfast, use as a dipper for hummus, or make an ELT (eggplant “bacon,” lettuce and tomato) sandwich.

Special Diets:

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, about 1 pound
1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle or smoked paprika
Canola spray oil

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Method

Cut eggplant lengthwise in quarters.

Slice each quarter lengthwise as thinly as possible (1/8 to 1/4 inch) and place in a large colander.

Sprinkle evenly with salt and let sit for 1 hour to draw out moisture. Rinse, drain and pat dry.

In a shallow baking dish, combine 1/4 cup water with sugar, vinegar, oil, tamari, paprika and chipotle.

Add drained eggplant and let marinate 1 hour, stirring several times.

Preheat the oven to 250°F. Fit 2 racks into 2 large rimmed baking sheets.

Oil the racks lightly with spray oil.

Place eggplant slices on the racks in a single layer.

Bake until eggplant is dry and golden brown, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Let cool before serving. (Eggplant will crisp upon cooling.) Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: about 6 slices, 40 calories (10 from fat), 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 1g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

1 large eggplant, about 1 pound
1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle or smoked paprika
Canola spray oil

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