This savory smoky ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich is a healthy take on the classic.
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Even though I have made a Vegan BLAT with tofu bacon, and an ALT (Avocado, Lettuce, and Tomato) Wrap, I had to try an ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich for something different.
Not to mention, I had four good-sized eggplants that needed to be made into the star of a recipe, but that's another story.
I made this ELT Sandwich with fried eggplant bacon, which is my preferred way of making it. In my recipe, I also included how to bake it and dehydrate it.
It all depends on the consistency you want. Baking and dehydrating the eggplant leaves it crispy, whereas frying it leaves it chewy.
Don't expect the eggplant bacon to replace bacon. Think of it as a way to make eggplant more exciting.
With savory tamari, sweet maple syrup, and smoky liquid smoke, that's exactly what it becomes - more exciting.
If you've never had eggplant before, which I know several people who haven't, this is a great way to try it for the first time.
Another sandwich to try is my Vegan BLT Focaccia Sandwich. Other recipes to try are my Vegan Teriyaki Reuben recipe and Roasted Veggies Sandwich recipe.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It is an easy healthy lunch or weeknight meal.
- It has a balance of flavors.
- You can make the eggplant bacon by frying, baking, or dehydrating it.
🧾 Ingredients
- Eggplant bacon: I used my Homemade Eggplant Bacon recipe, which can be fried, baked, or dehydrated. It's made with olive, oil, tamari, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and paprika. My Tofu Bacon recipe also tastes great in a vegan BLT.
- Vegan mayonnaise: I like Vegenaise by Follow Your Heart. Use your favorite vegan mayo. You could also use hummus, like my Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe.
- Lettuce: I used Romaine lettuce when I first posted this and mixed greens when I updated it. You could also use iceberg lettuce or other greens.
- Tomato: I used vine-ripened tomato. Heirloom tomatoes are also a flavorful addition.
- Bread: I used gluten-free brown rice bread. Use your favorite bread.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Toast bread.
Step 2: Spread vegan mayo on a slice of bread.
Step 3: Layer eggplant bacon, lettuce, and sliced tomato on top.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Tofu bacon, avocado, tempeh bacon, or eggplant bacon are all good substitutes for bacon.
You could use hummus instead, like my homemade dill pickle hummus recipe.
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📋 Recipe
ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 slices Eggplant Bacon
- 1 teaspoon vegan mayo
- Romaine lettuce
- 2 slices vine-ripened tomato
- 2 slices gluten free bread - I used brown rice
Instructions
- Toast bread.
- Spread vegan mayo on a slice of bread. Layer eggplant bacon, lettuce, and tomato and top.
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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