Carrot Bacon

Vegan Carrot Bacon is a plant-based and low-calorie appetizer recipe. It is made with thinly sliced carrots, spices, and soy sauce. These creative ingredients are ideal for giving a variety of recipes a savory, smokey flavor. Vegan Carrot Bacon is a great option for anyone who is searching for a healthier meal. Carrots are a good choice for anyone trying to follow a better diet because they are high in vitamins and minerals. But the amount of calories is low in carrots. Each serving of carrot bacon gives only 48 calories with one gram of fat. Let’s prepare the tasty dish with the steps (listed below).

STATS

• Course: Appetizer
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
• Total Time: Thirty minutes
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Method: oven

EQUIPMENT

• Oven
• One vegetable peeler
• A sharp knife
• One bowl
• One spoon
• Baking tray
• Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

• Two medium-sized carrots
• Maple syrup 2 tbsp
• Half a tbsp of soy sauce
• One-fourth tsp of liquid smoke
• Garlic powder 1/4 tsp
• Smoked paprika one-fourth tsp
• 1/4 tsp of onion powder
• Black pepper 1/8 tsp

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Raise the oven temperature to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Next, rinse the carrots with tap water.
3. After washing, trim its exterior layer with a vegetable peeler.
4. With a knife, cut the carrots into thin lengthwise slices.
5. Next, add liquid smoke, maple syrup, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, and black pepper to a bowl.
6. Stir all items with a spoon.
7. Next, dip carrot slices into the smoked paprika mixture for approximately five minutes.
8. Meanwhile, cover the baking tray with baking paper.
9. Now, shift the coated carrot slices to the baking tray.
10. Bake them in the oven for ten to sixteen minutes.
11. During cooking, change the carrot sides so that they cook easily.
12. After baking, toss the carrot slices with a pinch of salt.
13. The tasty carrot bacon is ready.
14. Transfer the baked carrot dish to a serving plate and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Enjoy the tasty carrot bacon with pancakes or tofu scramble.
• Add the carrot in bacon to an avocado grilled cheese sandwich or hummus wrap.
• Pair this dish with a Kale Caesar or quinoa salad bowl.
• Serve it with vegan lasagna or carbonara pasta.
• Utilize vegan bacon as a filling for the vegan spring rolls.

TIPS

• Utilize thin and sweet carrots to prepare this carrot bacon.
• Choose a good-quality mandoline slicer or sharp knife to slice carrots.
• Coat the carrots with different marinade mixtures.
• Select good-quality and fresh spices such as garlic, onion, or smoked paprika.
• Opt for low-sodium soy sauce.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• We can preserve the carrot bacon in a covered bowl and refrigerate it for three to five days.

Freezer:

• It is generally not suggested to freeze the carrot bacon dish. Because baked carrots will be soggy after freezing. However, you can freeze the marinated carrots for twenty to forty days.

Reheating:

• You can reheat the chilled carrots by heating them in an oven or an air fryer.

FAQs

Can I prepare yummy carrot bacon using other vegetables?

• Yes, we can prepare this carrot dish by using other vegetables such as Portobello mushrooms, eggplant, and zucchini.

What kind of carrots are ideal for carrot bacon?

• You can utilize any variety of carrots. But thinner carrots are ideal choices such as Nantes or Denver.

Which method works best for slicing carrots?

• Cut the carrot into thin slices with a mandoliner slicer. A vegetable peeler or a sharp knife also works.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Total servings 4 people
Total Calories 43 kcal
Carbohydrates 10 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Fat 1 g
Sugar 8 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 148 mg