Heart-Healthy BLT Bagel
Elevate your sandwich game with this *Heart-Healthy BLT Bagel*, a revitalized twist on the classic BLT designed to prioritize flavor and wellness. This recipe combines toasted whole grain bagels, crispy turkey bacon, and layers of fresh baby spinach and ripe tomato slices for a dynamic medley of textures. The creamy avocado spread, blended with tangy Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, adds a nourishing touch to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy meal swaps out traditional bacon for a lighter alternative while packing in heart-healthy fats and fiber. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a midday snack, this delicious bagel creation is a satisfying choice for those seeking balance without compromising taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces whole grain bagels
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 large tomato
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook the turkey bacon slices for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
While the bacon is cooking, slice the tomato into thin rounds and set aside.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth.
Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and black pepper to the mashed avocado. Mix well to create a creamy spread.
Slice the whole grain bagels in half and lightly toast them using a toaster or oven broiler.
Spread a generous amount of the avocado mixture on each toasted bagel half.
Layer each bagel with a handful of baby spinach leaves.
Add the tomato slices evenly across the spinach layer on each bagel half.
Place two slices of turkey bacon on top of the tomatoes for each bagel.
Top each with the remaining bagel half, press gently, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2819 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1437 mg | 31% | |
*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.
