Smoky Crisp Carrot Bacon

 

Crispy, smoky, and nutritious! That describes carrot bacon — it has the crunch and flavor yet none of the environmental impacts of traditional bacon (bonus points if the carrots are coming directly from your very own garden!). This dish is a fun, simple, and delicious way to use carrots in your kitchen.

Smoky Crisp Carrot Bacon

Ingredients

 2 large carrots (raw)

Marinade Ingredients

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

 1 tsp tahini

 1 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)

 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

 ½ tsp liquid smoke

 ¼ tsp onion powder

 ¼ tsp garlic powder

 ½ tsp smoked paprika

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.

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