Mouth Watering Crispy Vegan Bacon Recipe (gluten-free)
A Low-Calorie Substitute for Bacon
Are you looking for a healthier alternative to traditional bacon? Look no further! This plant-based vegan bacon recipe is not only delicious but also gluten-free. The perfect combination of healthy and simple ingredients come together to create a yummy guilt-free version of this classic breakfast item that you can enjoy every day!
Why Choose Plant-Based Bacon?
Traditional bacon strips are often high in saturated fats and cholesterol. By opting for a plant-based bacon alternative, you can relish in the same smoky flavor without the negative health effects. This vegan bacon is also a great option for those wanting a healthy bacon alternative or those following a vegetarian or plant-based diet. It’s so healthy you can eat it every day! You’ll love indulging in a smokey and savory treat without compromising your health goals. Bonus that this recipe is gluten-free, cruelty-free, and environmentally friendly too!
Vegan bacon can be made from mushrooms, tempeh, tofu, and even rice paper, but you might be surprised to learn that the key ingredient in this recipe for vegan bacon is a vegetable.
Say hello to ribboned carrot bacon! The unique coloring of carrots is perfectly disguised as bacon, packed with nutrients, and provides the perfect bacon-y oven-fresh crunch. Combined with other flavorful ingredients, you’ll be cooking up this vegan bacon again and again.
The Best Fake Bacon Recipe: Carrot Vegan Bacon
Ingredients
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- 2 Carrots, medium large, ribboned
- 3 generous shakes of Liquid smoke
- 2 tbsp Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 tsp Paprika, Smoked
- 2 tsp Potato starch
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Cumin
- optional: 1/2 tsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
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- Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl
- Allow the ribboned carrots to rest in the bacon marinade for 10 minutes in the fridge
- Lay out the carrot bacon by scrunching loosely so that it will curl like traditional bacon
- Bake on convection setting (air fry) at 350F for 8 minutes
- FLIP (don’t lay completely flat, keep it scrunchy)
- Bake for another 6-8 minutes
- Remove from the oven and let rest on the pan
- Don’t worry if it’s not crisp on every piece, it will crisp up on the pan after it’s been removed from the oven
With these simple steps, you can create a delicious and healthy bacon alternative to satisfy all of your bacon cravings. Whether you enjoy it for Sunday brunch, use it as a topping for salads, or create a delicious BLT sandwich, this low-calorie bacon will surprise even meat eaters with its deliciousness.
Get ready to impress your guests with this mouth-watering crispy bacon.
