A decadent appetizer of Medjool dates stuffed with pecans and wrapped in savory carrot bacon– these Vegan Bacon Wrapped Dates are great for entertaining!
A Nutritious Appetizer
Your guests will NOT believe that these Vegan Bacon Wrapped Dates are plant-based. Warm Medjool dates stuffed with pecans and wrapped with smoky carrot bacon. This appetizer will amaze and delight!
The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with friends and family and nothing brings more joy than an hors d’oeuvre spread. These faux bacon wrapped dates will provide a delicious option for vegan guests. But chances are, meat eaters will devour them as well!
What You Will Need:
Best yet, they are simple to make and can be made well in advance. Here is what you will need to make these tasty bites…
- Medjool Dates
- Pecans
- Carrots
- Liquid Aminos
- Liquid Smoke
- Garlic Powder
- Smoked Paprika
Easy to Make
The liquid aminos, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and smoked paprika give your carrots a deep robust smoky flavor that imitates the salty and savory flavor of bacon. Simply ribbon the carrots and brush them with the marinade prior to baking.
While the carrots bake, the dates are pitted and stuffed with pecans for an elegant crunch. However, the pecans can also be replaced with almonds or another nut of your choosing.
Finally, the stuffed dates are wrapped with the carrot bacon and baked in the oven for 10 minutes to warm your dates. These Vegan Bacon Wrapped Dates literally melt in your mouth. Yum, yum, and YUM! Happy holidays to you and yours!
Vegan Bacon Wrapped Dates
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A decadent appetizer of Medjool dates stuffed with pecans and wrapped in savory carrot bacon– these Vegan Bacon Wrapped Dates are great for entertaining!
Ingredients
- 4 Carrots (Sliced Thin, Lengthwise)
- 24 Dates (Pitted)
- 24 Pecans Halves
- 3 Tbsp liquid aminos
- ½ tsp Liquid Smoke
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Wash and prepare the carrots and remove the pits from the dates.
- Combine the liquid aminos, liquid smoke and dry spices in a small bowl and whisk to incorporate.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and layer the carrot slices in a single layer. Use more than one prepared baking sheets if necessary. Brush the carrots on both sides with the marinade. Bake for 5 minutes.
- While the carrots bake, stuff each date with a pecan half (see picture).
- When the carrot “bacon” is cool to touch, wrap each date with “bacon” slice.
- Place each wrapped date on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Brush each date with the marinade and bake for 10 minutes.
- Serve with toothpicks and enjoy warm.
Keywords: Vegan Bacon Wrapped Dates, Vegan Bacon Recipe, Easy Vegan Appetizer
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