And can I just say, yum! This (P)BLT is one of my favorite sandwiches. The crunch of the lettuce. The mushy tomatoes. The crispiness of the PARSNIP bacon! Yes, I said parsnip bacon. It is not bacon exactly but it is a fun, tasty and cruelty free facsimile. And it is so easy to make. Check it out!

The New BLT - Parsnip Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
Ingredients
Parsnip Bacon
- 1 big parsnip
- 1/2 tsp smoked salt
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
Instructions
Parsnip Bacon
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Peel the outer layer of the parsnip with a vegetable peeler. Drop them into a mixing bowl and add the sunflower oil and salt. Use tongs to mix around trying to get everything coated.
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Lay each piece on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet.
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Bake at 300 for 30 minutes.
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Make a (P)BLT. See recipe below!
(P)BLT
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To make a (P)BLT, toast up some nice bread. Slather with cashew mayo and layer with parsnip bacon, lettuce and tomato. Enjoy!
I am definitely going to have to try this. I love parsnips and had never considered using them like this before.
Parsnip bacon, how interesting! I’ll have to try it!
let me know what you think! i love it!
it is a fun and easy facsimile for bacon! i don’t ever know what to do with parsnips but mash them or roast them so this is fun!