Vegetarian Bagel with Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon
Elevate your brunch game with this Vegetarian Bagel with Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon—a clever plant-based twist on the classic favorite! Crafted with marinated and roasted carrot strips that replicate the smoky, savory flavors of traditional salmon, this recipe delivers a guilt-free indulgence without compromising taste. Creamy dollops of tangy cream cheese create the perfect base for layers of delicate smoked carrots, fresh dill, briny capers, and crisp red onion slices. A squeeze of lemon ties it all together with a burst of brightness. Whether you're vegan or simply exploring new flavor-packed breakfast options, this dish is easy to prepare and makes a delightful and satisfying meal for two. Perfect for a healthy, yet indulgent start to your day! Keywords: vegetarian bagel recipe, plant-based smoked salmon, cream cheese bagel, vegan brunch ideas, carrot lox recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Bagel
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 2 large Carrots
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 0.5 whole Lemon
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the carrots and slice them lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer to mimic the texture of smoked salmon.
In a bowl, mix liquid smoke, soy sauce, maple syrup, and olive oil.
Place the carrot strips into the mixture and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Spread the marinated carrot strips in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the carrots are softened and slightly crisp around the edges.
While the carrots are baking, prepare the other ingredients: finely chop the fresh dill, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the lemon into wedges.
Cut the bagel in half and toast it until lightly golden.
Spread the cream cheese generously on each half of the toasted bagel.
Once the carrots are done, let them cool slightly, then arrange them over the cream cheese.
Sprinkle with fresh dill and capers. Add the thin slices of red onion on top.
Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the top and season with black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1012 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 10% | |
*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.
