Heart-Healthy Bagel with Cream Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Start your day on a nourishing note with this Heart-Healthy Bagel with Cream Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a quick and wholesome breakfast or snack that’s bursting with flavor. Crafted on a nutritious whole-grain bagel, this recipe layers creamy low-fat cream cheese, tangy sun-dried tomatoes infused with olive oil, and a medley of fresh basil, baby spinach, and crunchy red onion. Lightly seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper, this easy-to-make meal comes together in just 15 minutes and delivers a delightful balance of textures and bold, Mediterranean-inspired tastes. Perfect for busy mornings or a mid-day pick-me-up, this heart-healthy recipe proves that eating smart doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 piece Whole grain bagel
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil)
• 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 1 handful Baby spinach
• 0.25 small Red onion
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the whole grain bagel in half horizontally with a serrated knife.

Step 2

Toast the bagel halves in a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown, approximately 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, if your sun-dried tomatoes are whole, chop them into small, manageable pieces.

Step 4

Finely slice the 1/4 red onion into thin rings.

Step 5

Spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat cream cheese evenly across each half of the toasted bagel.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the cream cheese on each half.

Step 7

Place the fresh basil leaves on top of the sun-dried tomatoes.

Step 8

Add a layer of baby spinach, using enough to cover the tomato layer but not excessively piling it.

Step 9

Top with a few rings of sliced red onion.

Step 10

Sprinkle a small pinch of salt and a small pinch of black pepper over the top for added flavor.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy bagel.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(202.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	411.5

Total Fat 12.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 10.1mg	0%
Sodium 1250.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 189.6mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 518.9mg	0%

*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: 27.5%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 59.2%