Fakin Maple Bacon and Mexican Casserole

I've been craving some fakin bacon for some time now, so this is what I came up with today.  I usually like to use two eggplants and store the extra in the fridge for another day or to crumble on a salad.

This turned out very good!

FAKIN MAPLE BACON

2 eggplants sliced on mandolin

Blend the following ingreds in blender and pour over eggplant to marinate for an hour or two

3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

1/4 c. apple cider vinegar

2 T. raw agave

2T. pure maple syrup

Black pepper to taste

spread  eggplant on teflex sheets dehydrate @ 105 degrees until crispy

I like to throw together different cooked vegan casseroles for my family when I get tired of hanging in the kitchen....Here is what I directed my daughter to place together while I made the bacon

EASY MEXICAN CASSEROLE

 FOR THE KIDS

1 can of Amy's spicy chili

1 can of organic chili beans

some leftover lentil/rice casserole or soaked bulgar

taco seasoning

nutritional yeast

Daiya Mozzarella cheese

Ezekiel sprouted tortilla's

layer

tortilla on bottom

1/2 can of chili & 1/2 can of chili beans

lightly sprinkle taco seasoning

nutritional yeast

rice or bulgar

Daiya cheese

tortilla

other 1/2 can of chili and 1/2 can of chili beans

taco seasoning

nutritional yeast

rice or bulgar

Daiya Cheese

bake at 350 for 30-40 mins

Spicy Doritos Cheese Dip

NACHO CHEESE~

I used taco seasoning instead of chili powder

thank's goes to Averie for the recipe

1/2 c. hemp seeds

1/3 c. sunflower seeds

1/2 red bell pepper

1/4 c. nutritional yeast

1/2 t. taco seasoning

pinch of cayenne pepper

3 T. lemon or lime juice

1/2 t. himalyan salt

water to thin to desired consistency

Blend all ingredients in a Vita-mix until smooth and creamy

We had the dip with some Salted Flax Cracker's from Ani Phyo's new book.  I changed her recipe up a bit and added Chipotle Mrs. Dash and nutritional yeast for a nacho cheese flavor.