Low Sodium Bagel with Cream Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Start your morning on a flavorful yet heart-healthy note with this Low Sodium Bagel with Cream Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. This quick and easy recipe pairs a perfectly toasted low sodium bagel with a creamy, pepper-seasoned spread of low sodium cream cheese. Topped with sweet-tangy sun-dried tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil, and finished with a delicate drizzle of olive oil, this dish is a delightful balance of herby, savory, and creamy flavors. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes to toast, it’s perfect for a low sodium breakfast, brunch, or snack that doesn’t compromise on taste. This recipe showcases how simple ingredients can come together to create a nourishing and gourmet-inspired meal in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 Low sodium bagel
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium cream cheese
• 3 pieces Sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 Fresh basil leaves
• 1 pinch Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Begin by slicing the low sodium bagel in half horizontally. Lightly toast the bagel halves in a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown.

Step 2

While the bagel is toasting, finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the low sodium cream cheese with a pinch of black pepper.

Step 4

Once the bagel is toasted, spread an even layer of the seasoned cream cheese on each half of the bagel.

Step 5

Distribute the chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the cream cheese on both halves of the bagel.

Step 6

Wash and gently pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Place them on top of the sun-dried tomatoes.

Step 7

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the basil leaves for added flavor.

Step 8

Serve the bagel immediately, enjoying the combination of creamy, savory, and herby flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(253.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	490.5

Total Fat 23.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 20mg	0%
Sodium 46.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.3g
Protein 16.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 240.5mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 801.0mg	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: 42.3%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 44.1%