Eggplant "Bacon"
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 25
Ingredients
160g eggplant, sliced into ¼” strips and halved (to make “skinny” bacon)2 tbsp tamari3 tbsp water½ tbsp garlic powder½ tsp maple extract (optional)2 tbsp vinegar2 tbsp Stevia in the Raw (or sugar)½ tsp smoked paprika½ tbsp black pepperDash liquid smoke
Place eggplant strips into a shallow dish.
Combine tamari, water, garlic powder, maple extract (if using), vinegar, stevia, paprika, pepper and liquid smoke. Pour over the eggplant.
Stir gently to coat slices evenly, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Dehydrate at 140 degrees F for approximately 8 – 16 hours, or until the slices are crisp.
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Preheat your oven to 200F. Line cookie sheets with parchment or SilPat.
Place the eggplant strips on the sheets in an even layer and place in the oven.
Turn and baste with marinade over each hour.
How long you cook the bacon will depend on how chewy you want the end result 3 ½ - 4 hours is typical.
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Preheat the oven to 250°F and place greased cooling racks on 2-3 rimmed baking sheets.
Arrange eggplant in a single layer on the racks.
Bake about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until eggplant is dry and golden brown.
Let cool completely before serving. (Eggplant will crisp upon cooling.)
Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Serving Size: makes 25 grams, NI is per gram with stevia
Number of Servings: 25
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Combine tamari, water, garlic powder, maple extract (if using), vinegar, stevia, paprika, pepper and liquid smoke. Pour over the eggplant.
Stir gently to coat slices evenly, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Dehydrate at 140 degrees F for approximately 8 – 16 hours, or until the slices are crisp.
--Or--
Preheat your oven to 200F. Line cookie sheets with parchment or SilPat.
Place the eggplant strips on the sheets in an even layer and place in the oven.
Turn and baste with marinade over each hour.
How long you cook the bacon will depend on how chewy you want the end result 3 ½ - 4 hours is typical.
--Or--
Preheat the oven to 250°F and place greased cooling racks on 2-3 rimmed baking sheets.
Arrange eggplant in a single layer on the racks.
Bake about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until eggplant is dry and golden brown.
Let cool completely before serving. (Eggplant will crisp upon cooling.)
Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Serving Size: makes 25 grams, NI is per gram with stevia
Number of Servings: 25
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 7.2
- Total Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 47.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
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