Sticky vegan pigs in blankets are easy to make without recourse to a commercial bacon substitute. This recipe uses sweet and smoky carrot ribbons and it's delicious. Vegetarians and vegans no longer need to be left out. This traditional Christmas side dish also makes for a fabulous festive snack.
Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl.
1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup*, ½ tsp smoked paprika, 1 pinch smoked sea salt
Using a sharp vegetable peeler, peel the carrot lengthways into thin ribbons. You'll need at least sixteen.
1-2 long carrots
Marinade carrot ribbons for five minutes.
Wrap a carrot ribbon around each chipolata. You may need to use two if they're thin ones. If needed, secure with a cocktail stick.
16 vegan chipolatas
Place on a lined baking tray and brush all over with the marinade.
Pop onto the top shelf of the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until they're done to your liking. Halfway through cooking, brush with the marinade once again.
If using, remove the cocktail sticks before serving.
Notes
I've allowed two carrot bacon wrapped sausages per person. They are so good though that two might not be enough.If you have any leftover marinade, add it to your gravy.You’ll find additional tips and info about this recipe in the main body of the post.Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on exact ingredients used.