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Carrot Bacon (Vegan Bacon)

Crispy Carrot Bacon: Your New Favorite Vegan Snack

This Crispy Carrot Bacon offers a delicious, smoky flavor as a guilt-free vegan alternative for your snacking needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup Brown sugar or coconut sugar are great alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke Imparts a smoky flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances overall umami flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds a savory foundation.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Essential for rich, smoky taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Contributes warmth and earthiness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves Introduces a hint of spice.
For the Carrots
  • 4 medium Carrots The star ingredient!
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Used for cooking.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder For a spicy kick.
  • 2 teaspoons Liquid aminos A gluten-free soy sauce substitute.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mandolin or Vegetable Peeler
  • whisk
  • Shallow Container
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

How to Make Carrot Bacon
  1. Start by trimming and peeling your carrots. Use a mandolin or vegetable peeler to slice them lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cloves.
  3. Place the carrot strips in a shallow container and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the marinated carrot strips for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the carrot bacon to a cooling rack over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil and ensure they get crispier.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 18400IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Store leftover carrot bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It can be reheated in an air fryer or skillet to retain crispness.

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