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easy vegan smoked salmon

Vegan Smoked Salmon & Herbed Cream Cheese Bagel

You'll never believe this smoked salmon & herbed cream cheese bagel is 100% vegan. The carrot lox beautifully mimics the texture and appearance of smoked salmon; nori flakes add a gentle sea flavor, caper brine brings a salty, fishy taste, and the cream cheese brings that signature smokiness. Your first bite will transport you to lox bagel heaven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 2 Bagels
Calories 616 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Carrot Lox

  • 3 medium-sized carrots
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp nori flakes (seaweed blended into flakes)
  • 2 tsp caper brine
  • Juice of half a lemon

For the Herbed Cream Cheese

  • 400 g extra firm tofu no need to press
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil optional
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dill
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp fresh chives
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1-2 tbsp of plant milk if needed to thin

For Serving

  • 2 whole wheat bagels
  • Fresh Dill
  • Capers

Instructions
 

  • Ribbon your carrots as thinly as possible. This will help them become soft.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a container, then toss in the ribboned carrots until fully coated. You can let them sit in the marinade or bake immediately, although marinating for at least 10 minutes is best.
  • Transfer carrots & marinade onto a baking tray and bake at 350f for 8-10 minutes.
  • While that's cooking, make your high-protein cream cheese. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add plant milk if needed to thin.
  • Assemble your bagel with your cream cheese, carrot lox, and top with some fresh capers, lemon juice & fresh dill.

Notes

Nutrition info is for 1 bagel, half the carrot lox, and ¼ cup of herbed cream cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 105.6gProtein: 24gFat: 15.9gSaturated Fat: 2.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.05gSodium: 1206mgPotassium: 557.6mgFiber: 10.8gSugar: 27.8gVitamin A: 790.98IUVitamin C: 10.55mgCalcium: 276.3mgIron: 7.9mg
Keyword carrot lox, dairy free cream cheese, easy vegan recipe, healthy vegan brunch, high protein cream cheese, vegan carrot lox, vegan smoked salmon
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