Banana Peel Bacon BLTs

Ingredients

• 4 ripe DOLE® Banana Peels, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 slices 21 whole grains and seeds bread
• 1/4 cup plant-based mayonnaise
• 8 slices 8 (1/4-inch-thick) beefsteak tomato
• 1 cup packed DOLE® Baby Arugula

Directions

** Before starting, make sure whole bananas are washed thoroughly (just like with any other fruit or vegetable) before cutting or processing in any way.    

1. Scrape inside of fresh banana peels with a spoon to remove the starchy white part; discard.
2. Whisk soy sauce, syrup, paprika, garlic powder and lemon juice, if desired, in a large bowl. Add banana peels and toss; cover and let stand 30 minutes.
3. Remove banana peels from soy sauce mixture; discard marinade. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add banana peels, in 2 batches, and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp or until they reach an internal temperature of 165F, turning once; transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
4. Toast bread. Spread mayonnaise over 4 bread slices; top with tomato, arugula, Banana Peel Bacon and remaining 4 bread slices.