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Eggplant Bacon and Hummus Sandwich
Sandwiches
Ingredients:
For the Eggplant Bacon:
- 1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
For the Sandwich:
- 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- hummus (ready-made or homemade)
- sliced cucumber (optional)
- sliced red onion (optional)
- fresh spinach or lettuce (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Equipments:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
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Instructions:
- Make the Eggplant Bacon
Slice 1 medium eggplant into thin strips, about 5 mm (¼ inch) thick. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp maple syrup (optional). Coat the eggplant slices in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes. - Cook the Eggplant
Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes per side, or bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and slightly crispy. - Toast the Bread
Toast 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread. - Assemble
Spread hummus generously on the toast. Layer with eggplant bacon, cucumber, red onion, and fresh spinach or lettuce. Season with salt and pepper. - Serve
Serve immediately, open-faced or as a sandwich.
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Eggplant Bacon and Hummus Sandwich
2 Sandwiches
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min
Ingredients:
For the Eggplant Bacon:
- 1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
For the Sandwich:
- 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- hummus (ready-made or homemade)
- sliced cucumber (optional)
- sliced red onion (optional)
- fresh spinach or lettuce (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Instructions:
- Make the Eggplant Bacon
Slice 1 medium eggplant into thin strips, about 5 mm (¼ inch) thick. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp maple syrup (optional). Coat the eggplant slices in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes. - Cook the Eggplant
Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes per side, or bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and slightly crispy. - Toast the Bread
Toast 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread. - Assemble
Spread hummus generously on the toast. Layer with eggplant bacon, cucumber, red onion, and fresh spinach or lettuce. Season with salt and pepper. - Serve
Serve immediately, open-faced or as a sandwich.
