Bagel with a Veggie Schmear

Lunch

I got this recipe from my favorite bagel shop in New York City. Now I make this every time I'm craving a quick and healthy breakfast. I like to add chopped pitted green olives to the schmear.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
2/3 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons finely chopped carrot
1 radish, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
4 whole wheat bagels, split and toasted
8 slices tomato
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Instructions

1. In a bowl, beat cheeses, lime zest and lime juice until blended. Fold in chopped vegetables and basil. Serve on bagels with tomato slices. If desired, sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

2 open-faced sandwiches: 341 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 10g fiber), 20g protein.