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Fresh Loaded Veggie Cream Cheese Bagel Sandwich

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A quick and easy breakfast sandwich featuring toasted bagels layered with a creamy smoked paprika lemon cream cheese spread and fresh, crisp veggies for a satisfying and flavorful start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 fresh plain or everything bagels, toasted
  • 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 5 minutes
  • ½ cup alfalfa sprouts (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil, a light drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the bagels in half horizontally and toast them in a toaster or toaster oven until golden and slightly crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with fresh lemon juice and smoked paprika. Stir well until smooth and evenly mixed.
  3. Thinly slice the tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Soak the onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
  4. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on both bagel halves while warm.
  5. Layer baby spinach leaves evenly over the bottom half of each bagel.
  6. Arrange tomato slices over the spinach, then cucumber slices. Scatter red onion rings and alfalfa sprouts on top.
  7. Sprinkle lightly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  8. Place the top bagel half over the loaded bottom half. Optionally, drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil or sprinkle more smoked paprika on top.
  9. Cut the sandwich in half for easier handling and serve immediately.

Notes

If cream cheese isn’t soft enough to spread, microwave for 10 seconds before mixing. Soak red onion slices in cold water to mellow sharpness. Toast bagels just before assembling to prevent sogginess. Press sandwich slightly before cutting to keep layers intact.

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