Description
A surprising and delicious vegan alternative to bacon using banana peels that are marinated and cooked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large banana peels
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
Instructions
- Wash the banana peels thoroughly under cool running water and scrape out the white pith. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Marinate the peel strips in a mixture of soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the banana peel strips for 2-3 minutes on each side until they start to crisp up.
- Bake the banana peels on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve and enjoy your Banana Peel Bacon!
Notes
Ensure your banana peels are clean and free from pesticides; organic is best. Prep all ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg