Vegetarian Smoked Salmon Toast
Elevate your brunch or snack game with this delicious and innovative Vegetarian Smoked Salmon Toast, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite. Made with marinated and baked carrot ribbons, this recipe captures the smoky, savory essence of traditional smoked salmon without any fish, making it perfect for vegetarians and vegans alike. Featuring a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, liquid smoke, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, these tender carrots are layered over toasted bagels or bread slathered in creamy cream cheese or a vegan alternative. Topped with capers, fresh dill, tangy red onion slices, and served with a squeeze of refreshing lemon, this dish boasts a perfect balance of textures and bright flavors. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant appetizer. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, Vegetarian Smoked Salmon Toast is a creative and satisfying choice that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 units large carrots
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 pieces bagels or slices of your favorite bread
- 8 tablespoons cream cheese (or vegan cream cheese for a vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 unit red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer.
In a mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, liquid smoke, soy sauce, olive oil, and rice vinegar to create a marinade.
Add the carrot strips to the bowl and toss them until they are well coated with the marinade.
Spread the marinated carrot strips evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the carrots are tender and slightly crisped.
While the carrots are baking, toast the bagels or slices of bread to your preferred level of crispiness.
Once the carrot 'salmon' is done, let it cool for a few minutes.
Spread a generous tablespoon of cream cheese on each toasted bagel or bread slice.
Top each with an equal portion of the carrot 'salmon'.
Garnish with capers, fresh dill, and thin slices of red onion.
Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side for squeezing over the top before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 3680 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.5 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1510 mg | 32% | |
*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.
