ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich

This savory smoky ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich is a healthy take on the classic.

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 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.

Other Eggplant Recipes You Might Like

• Baked Eggplant Fries
• Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
• Eggplant Lasagna
• African Peanut Stew

Tips for Making Eggplant Bacon

• Marinate the eggplant for at least 30 minutes to let it soak up the flavors.
• If you’re baking it, you have to watch it – it burns easily.
• If you bake or dehydrate it, it will be crispy and last longer, like jerky. Store in an airtight container in the pantry.
• If you bake or dehydrate it, peel it for the best texture. If you are frying it, there’s no need to peel it.

ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich

This Vegan BLT has the perfect balance of flavors. It is an easy lunch or weeknight meal.

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*Update since writing this: Thanks to a reader, the bread below is my new favorite bread. It is soft and fluffy like white bread.

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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 vegan, gluten free

Keyword eggplant bacon, vegan BLT with eggplant bacon

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 237 kcal

Author Willow Moon

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

1. Toast bread.

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

Nutrition Facts

ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 12mg 4%

Sodium 360mg 15%

Potassium 173mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 7g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 13.3%

Vitamin C 9.4%

Calcium 8%

Iron 2.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.