Name: Fresh Veggie Bagel Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces Everything Bagels; 8 oz Plain Cream Cheese, softened; 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, minced; 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, minced; 1 large English Cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 medium Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, sliced; 0.5 small Red Onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup Alfalfa Sprouts; 1 large Ripe Avocado, sliced; 0.5 tsp Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Vegetarian

Fresh Veggie Bagel Sandwich

This vibrant bagel sandwich is a symphony of textures, combining a perfectly toasted bagel with a thick layer of herb-infused cream cheese and an array of crunchy, colorful vegetables. It is a refreshing, nutrient-dense vegetarian meal that is perfect for a quick weekday lunch or a sophisticated weekend brunch.

Prep

15m

Cook

Serves

Calories

445kcal

Qty	Ingredient
4 pieces 4 pieces	Everything Bagels
8 oz 225 g	Plain Cream Cheese, softened
2 tbsp 10 g	Fresh Chives, minced
1 tbsp 5 g	Fresh Dill, minced
1 large 300 g	English Cucumber, thinly sliced
2 medium 350 g	Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, sliced
0.5 small 75 g	Red Onion, thinly sliced
1 cup 30 g	Alfalfa Sprouts
1 large 200 g	Ripe Avocado, sliced
0.5 tsp 2 g	Sea Salt and Black Pepper

2 Method

Step 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the minced chives and dill. Stir vigorously until the herbs are evenly distributed.

Step 2. Slice the everything bagels in half horizontally and toast them until they are golden brown and crisp.

Step 3. Spread a generous portion of the herb cream cheese onto the cut side of both the top and bottom bagel halves.

Step 4. On the bottom half of each bagel, layer the cucumber slices, tomato slices, and red onion.

Step 5. Season the vegetables with a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Step 6. Add the avocado slices and a handful of alfalfa sprouts on top of the seasoned vegetables.

Step 7. Close the sandwich with the top bagel half, press down gently to secure the ingredients, and serve immediately.

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To prevent the bagel from getting soggy, spread cream cheese on both halves to act as a moisture barrier.
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For extra crunch, soak the sliced red onions in ice water for 10 minutes before adding to the sandwich.
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Add a splash of lemon juice over the avocado slices to keep them bright green and add acidity.
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If you want a bit of heat, add a few pickled jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the cream cheese.