Start your day with a flavorful and heart-healthy twist with our Low Sodium Bagel with Egg and Bacon recipe, a perfect breakfast sandwich that's packed with protein and wholesome ingredients. Featuring a toasted whole wheat bagel generously spread with creamy low-sodium cream cheese, this recipe layers crispy turkey bacon, a perfectly cooked egg with a dash of freshly ground black pepper, and a handful of vibrant spinach for added nutrients and color. Prepared with unsalted butter or olive oil and designed to minimize sodium without sacrificing taste, this balanced breakfast option is ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for anyone seeking a lighter, guilt-free morning meal. Enjoy this easy, nutritious classic today!
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter or olive oil to the skillet.
Crack the egg into the skillet and cook until the whites are set and the yolk is to your desired level of doneness. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
While the egg is cooking, toast the whole wheat bagel until golden brown.
In the same skillet, cook the low sodium turkey bacon slices until crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Spread 2 tablespoons of low sodium cream cheese on the toasted bagel halves.
Layer the fresh spinach leaves on the bottom half of the bagel.
Place the cooked turkey bacon slices on top of the spinach.
Top with the cooked egg.
Close the sandwich with the top half of the bagel and enjoy immediately.
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 830 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*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.