Name: Carrot Bacon BLT (Standard)
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Carrots-peeled and thinly sliced; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Maple Syrup; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 4 slices Bread-your favorite kind; 4 slices Tomato-sliced; 4 leaves Lettuce-Romaine or Butter; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise

Recipe tier

A classic BLT reimagined with crispy carrot 'bacon' for a vegetarian twist. This version uses readily available ingredients and simple techniques.

Total 35 min

Serves 2

Steps 8

Ingredients 10

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Carrot Bacon
1 lb 450 g Carrots-peeled and thinly sliced
2 tbsp 30 mL Soy Sauce
1 tbsp 15 mL Maple Syrup
1 tsp 5 mL Smoked Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
BLT Assembly
4 slices N/A Bread-your favorite kind
4 slices N/A Tomato-sliced
4 leaves N/A Lettuce-Romaine or Butter
2 tbsp 30 mL Mayonnaise

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, combine all Carrot Bacon ingredients. Toss to coat evenly.
Spread the carrot mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and slightly browned.
Toast the bread to your desired level of crispness.
Spread mayonnaise on both slices of toasted bread.
Layer lettuce, tomato, and Carrot Bacon on one slice of bread.
Top with the other slice of bread and serve immediately.