Vegan Smoked Salmon on Herb Cream Cheese Toast

Elevate your brunch game with this delectable Vegan Smoked Salmon on Herb Cream Cheese Toast, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Thin ribbons of marinated and baked carrots mimic the silky, smoky flavor of traditional salmon, thanks to a flavorful blend of liquid smoke, soy sauce, nori, and rice vinegar. Paired with a creamy, herb-infused vegan cream cheese spread made with fresh dill, chives, and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe is layered over golden, olive oil-brushed crusty bread for the perfect crunch. Garnished with briny capers and a dash of black pepper, this vibrant, dairy-free, and fish-free toast is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Ready in under an hour, it's a must-try for vegan brunches, light lunches, or elegant appetizers that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 units large carrots
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 unit nori sheet
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup vegan cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 units crusty bread slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 pinch black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Peel the carrots and slice them into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix liquid smoke, soy sauce, olive oil, rice vinegar, and salt.

Step 4

Crush the nori sheet into small flakes and add it to the marinade.

Step 5

Add the carrot slices to the marinade, toss well to coat, and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.

Step 6

Spread the carrot slices evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Bake the carrots in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly shriveled.

Step 8

Remove the carrots from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese with chopped dill, chives, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.

Step 10

Brush the slices of crusty bread with olive oil.

Step 11

Toast the bread slices in a pan over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.

Step 12

Spread a generous layer of the herb cream cheese on each toast slice.

Step 13

Lay the cooled carrot 'salmon' slices over the cream cheese.

Step 14

Top with capers and a pinch of black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(590.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1271.4

Total Fat 68.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4142.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 32.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 206.5mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 885.6mg	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: 47.6%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 42.4%