Eggplant Bacon

Total Time: 40 Minutes | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 30 Minutes | Servings: 2

Ingredients
1/2 eggplant
1/4 cup of reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup of maple syrup
1/2 tsp of liquid smoke

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Slice 1/2 eggplant into long thin strips, omitting the end piece with skin.  Set aside.

3. Add soy sauce, maple syrup and liquid smoke to a large bowl.  Mix well.

4. Coat eggplant strips well with marinade and add to baking sheet.

5. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping eggplant after 15 minutes.  Eggplant should be browned and fully cooked through. 

6. Remove from oven and let cool.  Serve and enjoy!