Bagel with Lox

Keywords: whole grain, omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory, healthy fats, iron, fiber, calcium


Serves: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Equipment: toaster, spreading knife, cutting board, knife


Ingredients:

  • 1 bagel 
  • Cream cheese 
  • Smoked salmon 
  •  ½ avocado 
  • 3 slices of red onion 
  • ½ teaspoon of fresh chives 

Directions:

  1. Halve and toast the bagel. 
  2. Spread cream cheese on the bagel. 
  3. Place smoked salmon on the bagel.  
  4. Slice avocado and place it on the bagel. 
  5. Garnish the bagel with a couple of cucumber slices and chives.

Variations:

  • Substitute cream cheese with unsalted butter.  
  • You can use dill instead of chives. 

Notes:

  • This is a great balanced breakfast. 

Nutrition Notes:

  • Consider a whole grain bagel for more nutritional value. 

Nutrition Facts:

Total Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1/2 of the bagel

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories: 220 calories9%
Total Fat: 8.3 g10%
Saturated Fat: 3.4 g11%
Cholesterol: 19.4 mg7%
Sodium: 399 mg27%
Total Carbohydrates: 27 g9%
Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g15%
Added Sugar: 0 g0%
Protein: 10.4 g7%
Vitamin D: 14.8 IU2%
Calcium: 63 mg6%
Iron: 2.4 mg13%
Potassium: 290 mg11%