Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Vegan Smoked Salmon Sandwich, perfect for plant-based food lovers seeking a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This impressive recipe transforms simple carrots into a smoky, savory delight using a marinade infused with soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and crumbled nori sheets for an authentic "seafood" essence. Combined with creamy vegan cream cheese, tangy capers, crisp red onion, and fresh dill on hearty whole-grain bread, each bite delivers a harmonious blend of textures and rich, bold flavors. Ready in under an hour, this unique and health-conscious dish is ideal for brunch, lunch, or as a gourmet vegan treat.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the large carrots and slice them lengthwise into thin strips using either a vegetable peeler or a mandoline.
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and crumble the nori sheet into small pieces. Add salt and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the carrot strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated, and let them marinate for about 5-10 minutes.
Place the marinated carrot strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading them out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
While the carrots are baking, spread 1 tablespoon of vegan cream cheese onto each slice of whole grain bread.
Once the carrot 'salmon' is ready, assemble the sandwiches by layering the vegan smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese.
Add a few capers and thin slices of red onion to each sandwich.
Sprinkle some fresh chopped dill and squeeze a lemon wedge over the top for added flavor.
Top each with another slice of bread or serve open-faced, and enjoy your vegan smoked salmon sandwich.
Calories |
885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3646 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*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.