Bagel with Lox

This Bagel with Lox is a classic American breakfast that combines the rich flavors of smoked salmon with fresh cream cheese and vibrant toppings. It's a wholesome and satisfying dish perfect for a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

• Whole grain bagels - 2
• Cream cheese (low-fat) - 100 grams
• Smoked lox (salmon) - 100 grams
• Capers - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 medium
• Fresh dill, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon wedges - 2
• Cucumber, thinly sliced - 1/2 medium
• Tomato, sliced - 1 medium
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Begin by toasting the whole grain bagels to your desired level of crispness.
2. While the bagels are toasting, prepare your toppings by slicing the cucumber and tomato, and thinly slicing the red onion.
3. Once the bagels are toasted, spread a generous layer of low-fat cream cheese on each half.
4. Top the cream cheese with smoked lox, distributing it evenly between the two bagels.
5. Add the sliced cucumber and tomato on top of the lox.
6. Sprinkle capers and chopped fresh dill over the toppings.
7. Finish with a pinch of black pepper to taste.
8. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra zesty flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 55 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from the lox, which support heart health.
• Whole grain bagels provide complex carbohydrates and fiber for sustained energy.

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