Ingredients
Carrot Bacon
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Few shakes black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Wash the carrots thoroughly, peel them, and cut off the ends. Using a wide vegetable peeler, slice long, thick strips to resemble bacon strips. Discard or save very thin strips for other uses.
- Make the Marinade: In a medium-small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, liquid smoke, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Carrots: Add the carrot strips to the marinade and toss to coat all strips evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat the Oven: Line a large baking pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Carrot Bacon: Arrange the marinated carrot strips in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, monitoring closely to ensure they brown without burning.
- Cool and Crisp: Transfer the baked carrot bacon strips to a cooling rack and let them cool for a few minutes to crisp up before serving.
- Alternative Air Fryer Method: Place the carrot strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5-8 minutes until crisp and golden. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- If the carrot bacon is still soft after baking, return it to the oven for a few more minutes until crisp.
- The carrot bacon crisps further as it cools, so allow resting time before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
