Vegan Carrot Bacon Recipe

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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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Carrot Bacon

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!

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How To Make Carrot Bacon

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!
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Tips For Perfect Carrot Bacon & FAQs

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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FAQs

Can I make carrot bacon soy free or keto?

Carrot bacon can be made soy free – or keto – by using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

Do I have to use liquid smoke for carrot bacon?

Carrot bacon tastes more bacon-like with liquid smoke, but some people don’t like the flavor and after-taste of liquid smoke. You can skip it if you like, and the flavor is still delicious!

What temperature do you cook carrot bacon at?

Bake carrot bacon at 400 degrees.

How long does carrot bacon cook?

Carrot bacon will take about 8-10 minutes to crisp and brown, depending on the size of your carrots and how thick they are sliced.

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Carrot Bacon Recipe

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Vegan Carrot Bacon Recipe

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Garlicky, smoky, and so simple to make - vegan carrot bacon is an addictive, delicious snack that is packed with flavor!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (swap for coconut aminos for keto)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp maple syrup (omit for keto)
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • 2-3 drops liquid smoke

Instructions

  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!
Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 209Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1423mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 5gSugar 9gProtein 4g

Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.

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