Loaded Crunchy Veggie Bagel Sandwich with Avocado & Cream Cheese Schmear

Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
    Herb Spread:
  • 4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat, thick)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped dill (fresh, or 3/4 tsp dried dill)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (fresh, or 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1 tbsp chives (fresh, finely minced)
    • Sandwiches:
  • 4 Eat Royo plain low carb bagels (discount code COOKINGKATIELADY)
  • Heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
  • Cucumber (diced)
  • Microgreens (I like Bright Fresh)
  • Baby spinach
  • Havarti cheese
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Extra veggies of choice (such as sprouts, red onion, or shredded carrots)
    • For The Avocado Spread:
  • 2 avocado (large)
  • 1 lemon (zest of 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • Salt (to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the herb chive spread by combining the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, onion powder, dill, parsley, and chives in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Mix until smooth and creamy. In another bowl, mash the avocados with lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until creamy but still slightly chunky.
  3. 3
    Toast the bagels until lightly golden and crisp.
  4. 4
    Spread a generous layer of avocado spread on one side of each toasted bagel. Spread the herb chive mixture on the other side.
  5. 5
    Layer the sandwiches with spinach, cucumber slices, heirloom tomatoes, Havarti cheese, and any additional veggies you love.
  6. 6
    Finish with a sprinkle of salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  7. 7
    Close the sandwiches, slice in half, and serve immediately.
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