July 31, 2015 Rachel Meltzer [recipe!] smoky eggplant bacon July 31, 2015 Rachel Meltzer Not sure what to do with all that eggplant you picked up at the farmer's market or got from your CSA? Try our eggplant bacon—a completely meat-free way to add smokiness, saltiness, and umami (a savory quality) to your meals.