Vegetarian Classic Lox Bagel

Experience a delicious plant-based twist on a deli favorite with this Vegetarian Classic Lox Bagel. Perfectly roasted and marinated carrot "lox" takes center stage, delivering the smoky, savory flavors of traditional lox without the fish. Thinly sliced carrots are infused with liquid smoke, soy sauce, and fresh dill, mimicking the silky texture and rich taste of smoked salmon. Paired with tangy cream cheese, briny capers, crisp red onion, and a toasted bagel, this recipe is a showstopper for breakfast or brunch. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing vegan alternative, crafted for both flavor and visual appeal.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces large carrots
• 500 grams coarse sea salt
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 4 pieces plain bagels
• 120 grams cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 0.5 piece red onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Clean the carrots and trim off the ends. Do not peel them.

Step 3

In a baking dish, spread half of the sea salt to create a base layer.

Step 4

Place the carrots on the salt layer and cover them completely with the remaining salt.

Step 5

Bake for 35-40 minutes until the carrots are tender but not too soft.

Step 6

While the carrots bake, thinly slice the red onion and set aside.

Step 7

Once done, remove the carrots from the oven and let them cool completely.

Step 8

Gently remove the carrots from the salt, brushing off any excess.

Step 9

Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the carrots into thin strips resembling smoked salmon slices.

Step 10

In a bowl, whisk together the liquid smoke, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper.

Step 11

Add the sliced carrots and chopped fresh dill to the bowl, tossing well to coat. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.

Step 12

Slice each bagel in half and toast them to your desired level.

Step 13

Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on each bagel half.

Step 14

Top the cream cheese with the marinated carrot 'lox' slices, followed by capers and red onion slices.

Step 15

Garnish with any leftover dill and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1315.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1612.0

Total Fat 76.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 121.2mg	0%
Sodium 196841.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 865.4mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1524.8mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 47.3%