Carrot Bacon “BLT”

 

This tasty take on a “BLT” has all the flavor, crunch, AND nutrition without the environmental impact of traditional bacon. What’s more, it’s so simple! Pile it high with lettuce and tomato or add your own spin by adding other veggies like radish, sprouts, or sliced roasted beets. Make it your own and know that you’re doing your body, and the planet, a lot of good.

Carrot Bacon “BLT”

Ingredients

Carrot Bacon

 2 large carrots (scrubbed well)

 2 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)

 1 tsp tahini

 1 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)

 1 tsp organic apple cider vinegar

 ½ tsp liquid smoke

 ¼ tsp onion powder

 ¼ tsp garlic powder

 ½ tsp smoked paprika

Sandwich Fixings

 2 handfuls organic lettuce (your choice, but the greener the better!)

 1 medium organic tomato (sliced)

 4 slices organic bread (your choice, preferably whole grain)

 4 tbsp easy vegan mayo (link in directions)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2

Slice the carrots into very thin ribbons, from one end to the other, using a mandoline or a peeler. You should have 15–20 long strips per carrot.

3

Mix the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and add the carrots, turning them gently to coat with the sauce. At this point, you can marinate them for 15 minutes or prepare right away.

4

Lay the carrots, keeping them apart, on the baking sheet.

5

Bake for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through, as well as moving them around the sheet if you find that the ends are cooking more quickly.

6

Remove from the oven and let cool, since they’ll get crispier as they do.

7

While the carrots are baking or cooling, prepare your sandwich ingredients.

8

Spread one tablespoon of the vegan mayonnaise on each slice of bread.

9

Split the lettuce, tomato, and carrots between two slices of the bread.

10

Add the remaining two slices of bread to each sandwich.

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