Carrot bacon is a great bacon substitute
Carrot bacon is a great bacon substitute is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 430 calories per serving. Recipe by Tabitha Brown on YouTube.
Prep: 22 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $13.52 total, $6.76 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots Carrots (peeled and shaved into very thin strips)
- 1 tsp Liquid Smoke (adds smoky flavor)
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup (pure maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp Honey (optional for extra sweetness)
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder (ground)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (for smoky depth)
- 0.5 tsp Onion Powder (ground)
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 pieces Sun‑Dried Tomato Wraps (large, flexible)
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (regular)
- 0.25 cup Microgreens (mixed varieties)
- 2 tbsp Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Dill Pickle Slices (thin slices)
- 1 medium Avocado (ripe, sliced)
- 1 tsp Honey (for avocado drizzle) (optional)
Instructions
Shave Carrots
Peel the carrots and shave them into paper‑thin strips using a sharp knife, mandoline, or vegetable peeler.
Time: PT5M
Combine Seasonings
In a mixing bowl whisk together liquid smoke, maple syrup, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
Time: PT2M
Season Carrot Strips
Add the shaved carrot strips to the bowl and toss with tongs until every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Time: PT2M
Preheat Cooking Device
Preheat your oven to 380°F or set the air fryer to 380°F.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 380°F
Bake Carrot Bacon
Spread the coated carrot strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 5 minutes, checking for crispness; flip halfway if needed.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 380°F
Slice and Prep Fillings
While the carrot bacon cooks, thinly slice the red onion and dill pickles, slice the avocado, rinse the microgreens, and have the mayo ready.
Time: PT3M
Assemble BLT Wrap
Lay a sun‑dried tomato wrap flat, spread 1 tbsp mayo, layer carrot bacon, avocado slices, microgreens, red onion, and pickle slices. Drizzle honey over avocado if desired. Fold the sides and roll tightly.
Time: PT3M
Slice and Plate
Cut each wrap diagonally in half and arrange on a plate. Serve immediately.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 430
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free (if using gluten‑free wrap), Dairy‑Free
Allergens: Eggs (mayonnaise), Honey
Last updated: April 19, 2026






