Vegan Carrot Bacon Recipe

Garlicky, smoky, and so simple to make – vegan carrot bacon is an addictive, delicious snack that is packed with flavor! Carrot bacon is great for a snack, breakfast, or in sandwiches, wraps and salads – it is delicious and easy to bake with simple ingredients.

Don’t let the name fool you – this delicious recipe is a great snack that is full of flavor with simple, fresh ingredients. It isn’t an exact match for bacon – but is a delicious, smoky, crunchy, flavorful treat that everyone enjoys!

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If you’re looking for a delicious, easy snack that has a great, salty kick but won’t break the calorie bank, or your vegan eating plan, these baked carrot strips are for you!

We’re soaking carrots in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and herbs, to bring out rich, delicious flavors that make a perfect easy snack.

While the name is a bit of a misnomer – this “bacon” doesn’t really replace meat, at least for me, it IS totally delicious and addictive, and is a nice change-up for when you’re making lighter dishes and don’t want to use turkey or soy bacon.

I personally think the flavor of carrot bacon works much better than a lot of other bacon substitutes – and I love that it is from carrots, unprocessed, and I can change up my herbs depending on whatever flavor I am going for.

You can make this smoky with liquid smoke, or go smokeless – it is all up to you!

Carrot bacon is super simple to make, in just a couple of simple steps.

We’re first slicing carrots and then soaking them in a quick marinade to give a great bacon-like flavor, then baking to lightly crisp.

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grab your carrots and start thinly slicing them. 
2. Add sliced carrots to a mixing bowl, then add the soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, paprika, and garlic powder. Let marinate for 15 minutes. 
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then place carrots on the sheet. 
4. Bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on how thick the carrots are. 
5. Let cool for about 5 minutes then enjoy!

Carrot bacon is super simple to make and prepare – but we’re breaking it down with a few tips to make it even easier.

• Use a nonstick pan or parchment paper. We’re slicing our carrots super thin, so they will stick if we aren’t careful. Parchment works best, but if you have a nonstick baking pan that is great, you should have no problem sliding these right off!
• Start with carrot sticks. Carrot sticks are easier to slice into thin strips, and can be sliced quickly.
• Change up flavors. Go big and bold, or subtle – you can add your favorite herbs, seasonings, and make it spicy, savory, even sweet!
• Make it keto. Swap soy sauce for coconut aminos to make this dish more keto-friendly, or to avoid a soy allergy.

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