Roasted Carrot Bacon Strips (Printable Version)

Crispy carrot strips with smoky flavor, perfect for plant-based snacking, breakfast, or a tasty sandwich addition.

# What You Need:

→ Carrots

01 - 4 large carrots, peeled

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 and 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice carrots lengthwise into thin strips.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, liquid smoke, ground black pepper, and sea salt.
04 - Add the carrot strips to the marinade and gently toss to coat each strip evenly. Allow strips to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
05 - Place carrot strips in a single, non-overlapping layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping strips halfway through, until edges are caramelized and crisp. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven and let the carrot strips cool briefly; they will become crispier as they cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses only simple and affordable vegetables and pantry items
  • Delivers savory smoky flavor without meat or heavily processed ingredients
  • Naturally vegan gluten-free and low in fat making it accessible for many diets
  • Bakes in under half an hour with very little hands-on time and cleanup
02 -
  • Rich in dietary fiber and nutrients from carrots
  • Easy to customize for spiciness or sweetness
  • Stores well for up to five days in the fridge
03 -
  • For extra crispy strips pat sliced carrots dry before marinating
  • Watch closely in the last few minutes to avoid burning They will firm up as they cool so do not panic if they feel flexible straight out of the oven Add a dash of extra smoked paprika or cayenne to boost flavor even more

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