Stuff-by-Color Bagel Sandwich

If you’re looking for a bagel sandwich that is not just a bagel slathered with cream cheese, you’ve found it. This plant-based Stuff-by-Color Bagel Sandwich is full of eye appeal—and a delightful use of produce. Just pick a color theme, like green or purple. Then select your ingredients based on that color (or rainbow or colors, if you prefer). It’s that simple…and delicious!

This recipe comes to us from Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN.

Check out a video of this recipe here.

Ingredients:

• 1 large bakery-style bagel of your choice
• 2 to 3 tablespoons plant-based cream cheese or soft tree nut cheese (optional)
• 1/3 cup crisp fresh veggie of choice, such as thinly-sliced English cucumber
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
• Pinch of sea salt, to taste
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup soft fresh or cooked veggie (or fruit) of choice, such as sliced avocado
• 1/3 cup grilled or roasted veggie of choice, such as grilled sliced zucchini
• 1 small handful fresh herbs, such as basil and mint
• 1/3 cup leafy salad (greens) of choice, such as microgreens
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. Cut the bagel in half to form rounds. Scoop out much of the spongy insides to form bagel shells. (Hint: Save bagel scraps for other use, such as making croutons or breadcrumbs.)

2. Layer all ingredients into both bagel shells, seasoning as desired.

3. Press stuffed halves together to form a sandwich, cut in half, and enjoy.