Eggplant bacon

[dclpluto]

I just heard about this. How was it if you had it? Suppose to taste similar to bacon . I’m not a vegetarian but my wife is. You have to put a lot of junk in it to taste like bacon but it’s still better for you than bacon.

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I would love to hear about this too. I am on a semi plant based diet and love eggplant.

 

[DLgal]

I just heard about this. How was it if you had it? Suppose to taste similar to bacon . I’m not a vegetarian but my wife is. You have to put a lot of junk in it to taste like bacon but it’s still better for you than bacon.

"Better for you" how? Less fat and cholesterol, sure. But all the chemicals they need to use to make it taste like bacon CANNOT be healthy. It is like how people think Turkey bacon is healthier. It isn't.

 

[Emtgirljen]

"Better for you" how? Less fat and cholesterol, sure. But all the chemicals they need to use to make it taste like bacon CANNOT be healthy. It is like how people think Turkey bacon is healthier. It isn't.

Most of the recipes for fake bacon that I've seen (coconut bacon, eggplant bacon) don't use chemicals, just spices and stuff to make them taste like bacon.

 

[DLgal]

Most of the recipes for fake bacon that I've seen (coconut bacon, eggplant bacon) don't use chemicals, just spices and stuff to make them taste like bacon.

Then why call it bacon? Just call it roasted (whatever) chips.

 

[Emtgirljen]

Then why call it bacon? Just call it roasted (whatever) chips.

Maybe to indicate that it's a replacement for meat-based bacon? Like in sandwiches and stuff. If you're looking to replace the bacon in a BLT with a plant-based option, you're more likely to find and use a recipe for eggplant "bacon" than eggplant "chips". That's what I would do.

 

[pezgirlroy]

As someone who absolutely hates eggplant this seems like just a horrible idea.

 

[rlk]

My friend, who is vegan, gave me a recipe for carrot hot dogs. I was skeptical about how they'd taste, but they had a hot dog flavor and were very good.

 

[Hikergirl]

Try as the eggplant, or the turkey might, they will never be bacon.

 

[C&Jx2]

I’m against imposter foods

 

[Hikergirl]

My friend, who is vegan, gave me a recipe for carrot hot dogs. I was skeptical about how they'd taste, but they had a hot dog flavor and were very good.

My dd texted me to tell me that her vegan sausage tastes and has the texture of real sausage and that she's concerned it is some sort of witchcraft

 

[Brett Wyman]

No. Nope. No thanks.

 

[soccerdad72]

I've never totally understood why vegans constantly are creating foods that mimic meat products. I know some have restrictive diets and aren't able to have certain foods, so substitutes make sense. But for those who are vegans by choice, why keep trying to make plant-based products look and taste like meat?

 

[Brett Wyman]

I've never totally understood why vegans constantly are creating foods that mimic meat products. I know some have restrictive diets and aren't able to have certain foods, so substitutes make sense. But for those who are vegans by choice, why keep trying to make plant-based products look and taste like meat?

Ive asked this many times and their answer is that do like meat but dont eat meat for various reasons(health, environment, animals have feelings, etc.).

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I've never totally understood why vegans constantly are creating foods that mimic meat products.

Don't fall for it. It's designed to trick meat eaters into not eating meat.

May the Ribeye be with you.

 

[Moliphino]

As someone who absolutely hates eggplant this seems like just a horrible idea.

Bacon flavored foam.

 

[Cindy's Mom]

As someone who absolutely hates eggplant this seems like just a horrible idea.

I came to write the absolute opposite. I adore eggplant and abhor bacon. YUCK! (Im not a plant based person either, LOL)

 

[Hikergirl]

I've never totally understood why vegans constantly are creating foods that mimic meat products. I know some have restrictive diets and aren't able to have certain foods, so substitutes make sense. But for those who are vegans by choice, why keep trying to make plant-based products look and taste like meat?

My only guess is because meat taste good and plants don't

 

[pezgirlroy]

I came to write the absolute opposite. I adore eggplant and abhor bacon. YUCK! (Im not a plant based person either, LOL)

There are very few foods that I dislike. Eggplant is number one (it is a texture issue for me).

 

[SteveH]