Heart-Healthy Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
Elevate your breakfast or brunch routine with this Heart-Healthy Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Built on a toasted whole grain bagel, this recipe combines creamy, low-fat cream cheese infused with fresh dill and lemon for a zesty, herbaceous kick. Topped with omega-3-rich lox (smoked salmon), crisp cucumber, vine-ripened tomato, thin slices of red onion, and tangy capers, every bite is a harmonious balance of texture and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant and nutrient-packed meal is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches. Nutritional and irresistible, it's the ideal choice for anyone seeking a delicious yet heart-conscious option.
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Ingredients
- 1 Whole grain bagel
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat cream cheese
- 2 ounces Lox (smoked salmon)
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 small Tomato
- 0.25 small Cucumber
- 1 teaspoon Fresh dill
- 0.5 Lemon
- 0.125 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the whole grain bagel in half and toast it until lightly golden.
Step 2
While the bagel is toasting, thinly slice the red onion, tomato, and cucumber. Set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the low-fat cream cheese with the fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice from half a lemon to add extra flavor.
Step 4
Once the bagel is toasted, spread a generous layer of the dill-infused cream cheese evenly over both halves.
Step 5
Layer the tomato slices on top of the cream cheese, followed by the cucumber slices.
Step 6
Place the smoked salmon (lox) evenly over the vegetables on both bagel halves.
Step 7
Sprinkle the sliced red onion and capers on top of the lox.
Step 8
Finish with a dash of fresh ground black pepper for an extra kick.
Step 9
Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side for optional drizzling.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (366.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450.3 |
| Total Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 23.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1967.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.6g | |
| Protein 23.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 388.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 182.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 666.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories