Vegetarian Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with this Vegetarian Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox—a plant-based twist on the beloved deli favorite. Featuring smoky, marinated carrot ribbons that mimic traditional salmon lox, this recipe is rich in flavor and bursting with color. The carrots are infused with a blend of liquid smoke, soy sauce, maple syrup, and crumbled nori, delivering a satisfyingly savory bite that pairs perfectly with creamy, herb-infused cream cheese made with fresh dill and tangy lemon juice. Topped with crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, briny capers, and a garnish of fresh chives, these toasted bagels offer a harmonious combination of textures and tastes. Whether you're hosting a crowd or treating yourself, this vegetarian bagel recipe is a delicious, healthier alternative that doesn't compromise on indulgence. Perfect for vegans or non-vegans alike, this dish is sure to become a breakfast staple! Keywords: vegetarian bagel recipe, cream cheese and lox alternative, smoked carrot lox, plant-based brunch ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Bagels
- 2 large Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 whole Nori sheet
- 1 cup Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 0.5 small Cucumber
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chives
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the carrots and use a vegetable peeler to slice them into long, thin strips.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, liquid smoke, soy sauce, maple syrup, and crumbled nori sheet to create a marinade. Add carrot strips to the marinade, ensuring they're well coated. Let them sit for 15 minutes.
While carrots are marinating, blend cream cheese with chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well-incorporated.
Thinly slice red onion and cucumber. Set aside.
After marinating, spread the carrot slices evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
Toast the bagels to your liking.
Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese onto each half of the toasted bagels.
Layer the smoked carrot 'lox' on top of the cream cheese.
Add slices of red onion, cucumber, and a sprinkle of capers onto each bagel half.
Garnish with fresh chives for additional flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vegetarian classic bagel with cream cheese and 'lox'.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1638 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*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.
