Description
Discover how to transform banana peels into a delicious and crispy vegan bacon alternative. This recipe offers a creative way to reduce food waste and enjoy a smoky, savory treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large banana peels (from ripe but not overly soft bananas)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Wash the banana peels thoroughly.
- Scrape out the white pith from the inside of the peels.
- Cut the peels into bacon-like strips, about 1 inch wide.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the marinade.
- Add the banana peel strips to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove the banana peel strips from the marinade and place them in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they begin to crisp up.
- Transfer the partially cooked strips to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are crispy and slightly browned.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use banana peels that are ripe but still firm. Overripe peels can become mushy.
- Adjust the amount of liquid smoke to your preference for smokiness.
- For extra crispiness, you can bake them for a few extra minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg