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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers

    Modified: Mar 8, 2025 · Published: Sep 8, 2018 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich

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    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
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Eggplant Recipes
    • 📋 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 ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    ELT ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • 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

    ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich open faced on cutting board.

    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.

    🍽 Serving

    • Homemade Tater Tots
    • Miso Potato Salad (No Mayo)
    • Vegan Broccoli Salad
    • Creamy Cucumber Salad
    ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich close up.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is a good substitute for bacon in a BLT?

    Tofu bacon, avocado, tempeh bacon, or eggplant bacon are all good substitutes for bacon.

    What is a good substitute for mayo in a BLT?

    You could use hummus instead, like my homemade dill pickle hummus recipe.

    Other Vegan Eggplant Recipes

    • African Peanut Stew
      African Peanut Stew
    • Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
      Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
    • Baked Eggplant Fry dipped in sauce.
      Baked Eggplant Fries
    • Vegan Eggplant Lasagna on a plate with baking dish in the background.
      Vegan Eggplant Lasagna

    If you tried this ELT (Eggplant  Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich on a cutting board.
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    ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich

    This savory smoky ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich is a healthy take on the classic.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 237kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    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
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Toast bread.
    • Spread vegan mayo on a slice of bread. Layer eggplant bacon, lettuce, and tomato and top.

    Notes

    This recipe is best eaten right away, but if you need to store it, it will last several days wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge.
    Keep in mind that the toast will soak up all the juices and won't be as crunchy.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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