Vegan Lox Cream Cheese Spread
Creamy, smoky, and bursting with flavor, this Vegan Lox Cream Cheese Spread is a plant-based delight that will transform your breakfast or snack game. Made with soaked cashews for a rich, velvety base and enhanced by the smoky essence of marinated carrot "lox," this dairy-free alternative is as luxurious and satisfying as the traditional version. Nori sheets bring a hint of the sea, while fresh dill, capers, and a dash of smoked paprika add depth and complexity. Perfect for spreading on bagels, crackers, or toast, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes (including prep time!) and is a crowd-pleaser for both vegan and non-vegan palettes alike. It's a healthy, creative twist on a classic that you'll want to whip up for brunch or anytime snacking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 large carrot
- 1 nori sheet
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 cup filtered water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse well.
Peel the large carrot, then use a vegetable peeler to create thin, long strips to mimic the look of lox.
In a small bowl or shallow dish, add the carrot strips along with 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat the carrots well and let them marinate for 5-10 minutes.
Cut the nori sheet into small pieces using a sharp scissor.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, filtered water, salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Transfer the blended cream cheese to a mixing bowl and fold in the marinated carrots, chopped nori, fresh dill, and capers. Mix everything until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to preference.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve chilled on bagels, crackers, or toast, and enjoy your vegan lox cream cheese spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1292 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1319 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
