Lox and Cream Cheese

Lox and Cream Cheese is a classic American breakfast that combines rich, smoky salmon with creamy cheese, served on a toasted bagel. It's a protein-packed dish perfect for starting your day with energy and flavor.

Ingredients

• Whole grain bagels - 2
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Smoked salmon (lox) - 100 grams
• Capers - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Lemon - 1, cut into wedges
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Toast the whole grain bagels until golden brown.
2. While the bagels are toasting, prepare the toppings by slicing the smoked salmon and red onion.
3. Once the bagels are toasted, spread 50 grams of cream cheese evenly on each half.
4. Layer the smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese on each bagel half.
5. Sprinkle capers and sliced red onion over the salmon.
6. Garnish with fresh dill and a sprinkle of black pepper.
7. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra zesty touch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids from salmon, beneficial for heart health.

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