Vegan Lox Cream Cheese Spread

Elevate your breakfast or brunch spread with this creamy and flavorful Vegan Lox Cream Cheese Spread, a plant-based twist on the classic bagel topping. Made with soaked cashews for a velvety texture, this recipe incorporates marinated carrot strips and chopped nori to capture the smoky, briny essence of traditional lox. Fresh dill, capers, and a hint of smoked paprika bring a burst of savory flavors, while nutritional yeast adds a subtle richness. Perfectly spreadable, this dairy-free delight is easy to make and best served chilled on bagels, crackers, or toast. Ready in just 25 minutes and entirely vegan, it's a healthy, crowd-pleasing addition to any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse well.

Step 2

Peel the large carrot, then use a vegetable peeler to create thin, long strips to mimic the look of lox.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Cut the nori sheet into small pieces using a sharp scissor.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to preference.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 9

Serve chilled on bagels, crackers, or toast, and enjoy your vegan lox cream cheese spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(378.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	726.3

Total Fat 50.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1292.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 29.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 93.5mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1318.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 27.5%