Carrot lox & bagel
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook: -
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 3tbsp olive oil
- 1tbsp rice vinegar
- 2tsp liquid smoke
- tsp paprika
- tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
To serve
- 4 bagels
- 150g cream cheese
- Pickled red onion
- capers
- chopped fresh chives
Method
- STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C/130°C fan/gas 2. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
- STEP 2
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots into long thin ribbons. Place the ribbons on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until soft. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- STEP 3
Meanwhile, in a bowl or container, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Add the carrots to the marinade and gently massage to combine. Cover and keep in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- STEP 4
Serve on a bagel or toast, spread with a layer of cream cheese. Top with carrot lox, pickled red onion and capers, then sprinkle with chopped chives.
