Garden Bagel Sandwiches

Brighten up your lunch routine with these fresh and flavorful Garden Bagel Sandwiches, a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables and creamy toppings nestled in your favorite toasted bagel. Perfect for a quick meal, this recipe combines layers of crunchy lettuce, juicy tomato slices, cool cucumber, zesty red onion, and buttery avocado, topped with a delicate sprinkle of grated carrots and microgreens or sprouts. Choose creamy cream cheese or a smooth hummus spread for a dairy-free twist, bringing a luscious base to your sandwich. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome and customizable recipe makes for a deliciously satisfying vegetarian option that's perfect for picnics, office lunches, or a colorful breakfast.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Bagels (plain, whole wheat, or your choice)
• 4 tablespoons Cream cheese (or hummus as a dairy-free alternative)
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
• 1 medium Tomato
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 cup Carrot (grated)
• 0.25 cup Microgreens or sprouts
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the bagels in half horizontally and lightly toast them until golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese (or hummus) evenly on each half of the toasted bagels.

Step 3

Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Place one lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bagel.

Step 4

Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin rounds. Layer 2-3 slices of tomato and 2-3 slices of cucumber over the lettuce on each bagel.

Step 5

Peel and slice the red onion into thin rings. Add a few onion rings to each sandwich, adjusting to taste.

Step 6

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado thinly and arrange the slices over the other vegetables on each bagel.

Step 7

Evenly distribute the grated carrot and microgreens or sprouts on top of the avocado slices.

Step 8

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the assembled vegetables for added flavor.

Step 9

Place the top half of each toasted bagel on the assembled ingredients to form a sandwich.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Garden Bagel Sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	911.1 grams (911.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1093

Total Fat 45.60g	58%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 2963mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 146.20g	53%
Dietary Fiber 26.10g	93%
Total Sugars 33.00g
Protein 32.60g	65%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253mg	19%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1970mg	42%

*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: 36.5%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 52.0%