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Vegan Carrot Lox

Vegan Carrot Lox: A Delicious, Smoky Twist on Tradition

This Vegan Carrot Lox provides a plant-based, gluten-free alternative to traditional smoked salmon, offering rich flavors in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lox
  • 3 large Carrots approx. 300g
  • 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
  • 2 tsp Tamari or Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar lemon juice can be substituted
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil (canola, sunflower)
  • 1 tbsp Flax Oil ensure it's fresh
  • 0.25 tsp Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup optional
  • 1 sheet Nori cut into pieces, optional

Equipment

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • mandoline
  • Steaming basket
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by peeling the carrots and slicing them into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline.
  2. Place the carrot ribbons in a steaming basket over a pot of simmering water. Cover and steam for approximately 5 minutes or until tender yet firm.
  3. Transfer the steamed carrot ribbons into a mixing bowl and let them cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the liquid smoke, tamari, rice vinegar, neutral oil, flax oil, sea salt, and optional maple syrup.
  5. Once the carrot ribbons are slightly cooled, pour the marinade over them and gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. Add the optional nori sheet pieces, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the carrot ribbons to marinate overnight. If pressed for time, aim for at least 4 hours to let the flavors develop.

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