Creamy Vegetable Spread on Whole Wheat Bagels
Experience the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy with this irresistible Creamy Vegetable Spread on Whole Wheat Bagels. This quick and easy recipe combines velvety cream cheese, tangy Greek yogurt, and a medley of fresh veggies, including grated carrot, crisp red bell pepper, and fragrant green onion. Enhanced with parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic powder, this spread is packed with flavor and nutrients. Serve it on toasted whole wheat bagels for a wholesome, satisfying breakfast, snack, or light lunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a delightful way to add a burst of freshness and color to your day. Perfect for busy mornings or casual gatherings, this recipe is a nutritious and delicious way to enjoy the goodness of whole foods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 small carrot
- 0.25 red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 4 whole wheat bagels
Instructions
1. Bring the cream cheese to room temperature to make it easier to mix.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
3. Grate the carrot using a fine grater. Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces. Thinly slice the green onions, including the green and white parts. Chop the fresh parsley finely.
4. Add the grated carrot, diced bell pepper, sliced green onions, and parsley into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
6. Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
7. Slice the whole wheat bagels in half and toast them to your preferred level of crispiness.
8. Spread a generous layer of the creamy vegetable mixture onto each bagel half.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, creamy vegetable bagels!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.5 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.2 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 3072 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.5 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1154 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
