Smoky Vegan Bacon

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023
This vegan bacon recipe is a must for any meatless eater! You won't believe how similar it is to the real thing. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Smoky Vegan Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. With a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut carrot into long, thin strips. In a shallow bowl, whisk maple syrup, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and liquid smoke. Dip carrot slices into syrup mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook carrot slices in batches until browned, 4-6 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 32 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.