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Close-up of a bagel sandwich with fanned avocado, tomato and red onion over cream cheese

The Perfect Bagel Sandwich

This bagel sandwich with Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado and Cream Cheese is absolutely delicious. Not only is the combination of flavors fresh and delicious, you can jazz it up a bit with an egg or sliced turkey for extra protein.
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 495 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bagel sliced
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 slices ripe tomato
  • 2 to 4 thin slices red onion
  • ½ ripe avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill fronds
  • tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • Flaky salt optional
  • Lemon wedge optional

Instructions
 

  • Slice and lightly toast the bagel until the edges are golden.
  • Spread one tablespoon of cream cheese over the cut side of each bagel half.
  • Pat the tomato slices dry and place one on each half.
  • Add the thinly sliced red onion.
  • Fan the avocado slices over the vegetables.
  • Finish with freshly cracked black pepper, dill and flaky salt, if desired.
  • Add a small squeeze of lemon juice over the avocado, if desired.
  • Serve open-faced or place the halves together and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Nutrition per serving (estimated): 495 kcal · 23g fat (7g saturated) · 63g carbohydrates · 9g fiber · 11g sugar · 14g protein · 545mg sodium · 29mg cholesterol. Calculated from the ingredients listed; treat as an estimate.
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