How to make this vegan sandwich? Easy… First we are making the eggplant “bacon”. Preheat oven to 120 degrees Celsius. Slice the eggplant very thinly, use a mandolin if you have one. Make the sauce mixing olive oil, soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Use a brush to brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the sauce. Arrange in a single layer on a baking paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggplant is deep red in colour and slightly crispy. It will crisp up the more it cools.
Arrange the sandwich with mayo, tomato, onion, salad and eggplant “bacon”. Easy peasy! You can store the eggplant “bacon” in the fridge for one week.
eggplant "bacon"
- 1 eggplant
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tsp smoked paprika
- big pinch of salt and pepper
- pinch garlic powder
sandwich
- 1 sliced tomato
- 1 sliced red onion
- 1 vegan mayo
- 1 salad
- 1 vegan cheese (optional)
