Smoky Vegan Bacon

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  Total Time

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

  12 servings

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

• 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.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook carrot slices in batches until browned, 4-6 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts

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

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