Smoked Eggplant Sandwiches

Smoked Eggplant Sandwiches 

INGREDIENTS

1 medium eggplant

2 tbsp. soy/tamari sauce (low sodium)

1 tbsp. maple syrup

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1/2 tsp. Liquid Smoke

1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp. garlic powder (optional)

Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 300°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.  Cut eggplant in quarters, lengthwise. Slice each quarter into long, thin strips.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, paprika, liquid smoke. Pepper and Worcestershire sauce.

Place eggplant slices onto baking sheets and brush both sides with sauce. Or marinate eggplant slices in sauce using 9 x 12 dish.  Then, place onto baking sheets, brush with remaining sauce (which is how I did).

Bake until eggplant is cooked through and beginning to get crisp, 45-50 minutes.  May turn slices after 30 min if desired.  Slices are best crispy.

Make Sandwiches using your choice of vegetables.  I used vegan mayo, lettuce and tomatoes on whole wheat bread.