A Spin on the Classic Sandwich, Vegan BLT

Ok so by the title of this post, youre probably either angry or excited!Ill admit that even though I eat meat, Im not an enormous bacon fan. I dont love bacon in salads or other lighter fare. I dont believe that bacon makes everything better. I love the saltiness of it but its usually too indulgent and greasy for me. In the summer, I want lighter foods that make me feel good.

I learned how to make vegan bacon from my friend Laura Wright. This bacon recipe comes from her book, The First Mess. And the rest is, well, everything that youd put on a tomato sandwich: vegan mayo, heirloom tomatoes, butter lettuce and salt and pepper. Its simplicity at its finest!

Eggplant is booming and thriving at the markets right now and I consumed them at nearly every meal. Im so grateful that the things I love to eat are usually healthy and delicious.

Hope you find the time to give this eggplant-bacon a try because its super savory and delicious!

Adrianna Adarme is a food blogger and author living in Los Angeles, California. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, everyday recipes from her kitchen. She recently authored her first cookbook, PANCAKES: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack. She's a lover of breakfast, pie (and sometimes even pie for breakfast), corgis and cute things. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.