VEGAN CARROT LOX
“Lox” made with shaved carrots…smokey seafood flavor but it’s vegan!
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Lox is a light, refreshing, incredible ingredient that I loved adding to crackers and toast. So finding a plant-based alternative was a must for me. Luckily by taking thinly sliced carrots and adding them to the right combination of flavors it is completely possible to create a vegan lox alternative that is equally delicious and satisfying as the original!
HOW TO GET THAT SEAFOOD FLAVOR
Lox has a very unique flavor profile. It’s smokey, fishy, light and refreshing. So is it possible to make a vegan version?…ABSOLUTELY!
Carrot lox gets its fishy flavor from nori flakes, aka seaweed flakes. You can buy this in many grocery stores or online. If you are a seafood fan, but are trying to reduce or cut out seafood, this is a must in your pantry. I often throw it in Ramen and Thai dishes and is an important ingredient for Tofu “Tuna” Salad.
The smokey flavor in this Carrot Lox comes from liquid smoke. Another staple in my cabinet. Liquid smoke is a liquid based smokey flavored ingredient. In addition to carrot lox, I use it for my coconut bacon and many BBQ dishes. You can replace liquid smoke with smoked paprika if desired.
The addition of lemon, salt, soy, maple, and olive oil really drive home the “lox” flavor.
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE
Other than the obvious, delicious flavor of Carrot Lox…I adore this recipe because it can be made in bulk! I will often make a large batch at the beginning of the week. This makes it incredibly convenient to throw together Carrot Lox Toast for breakfast or Carrot Lox on crackers with cream cheese for snack all week. And the flavors get better as they marinate throughout the week.
Carrot Lox
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar can substitute rice vinegar or any other vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple can substitute agave
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp nori flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Shave carrots lengthwise so they are thinly sliced
- Combine all remaining ingredients and stir
- Bring to a boil in a pot
- Add shaved carrots
- Stir and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes
- Remove from heat and allow to cool
- Transfer mix into a plastic ziplock bag or container and allow to soak in fridge over night
- Serve with toast and vegan cream cheese or on crackers!
- Can store in the fridge for up to 5 days
