Carrot Bacon!

Ingredients

• 4 large Carrots (peeled and sliced into thin flat strips)
• 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (pure maple syrup for sweetness and glaze)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (adds savory depth)
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (enhances umami flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (provides smoky aroma)
• 1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke (intensifies smoky flavor; use sparingly)
• 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper (freshly cracked for bite)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) and allow it to fully preheat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

2. Prepare Carrots

   Cut each carrot lengthwise in half, peel, then slice into thin, flat strips about ¼ inch thick, resembling bacon slices.

   Time: PT10M

3. Mix Seasonings

   In a mixing bowl combine maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, cracked black pepper, and salt. Add the carrot strips and toss with your hands until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

4. Arrange on Baking Sheet

   Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned carrot strips in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.

   Time: PT5M

5. Bake and Flip

   Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, flipping the strips halfway through (after 10 minutes) to promote even browning.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 200°C

6. Cool and Crisp

   Remove the carrot bacon from the oven and let it rest on the sheet for 5 minutes. The strips will crisp up as they cool.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

4 g