Vegan Cheese Bagel
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with this irresistible Vegan Cheese Bagel recipe, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Perfectly toasted bagels are generously coated in a creamy homemade cashew cheese blend seasoned with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder for a rich, cheesy flavor. Fresh toppings like juicy tomato slices, crisp cucumber, red onion, and briny capers add layers of texture and zest, while a handful of peppery arugula and a drizzle of lemon juice bring brightness and balance. This easy, no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is ideal for vegans and non-vegans alike looking for a wholesome yet indulgent bagel fix. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack, these flavor-packed bagels will have you savoring every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Bagels
- 1 cup Cashew cheese or store-bought vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (optional)
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- 0.5 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 cup Arugula
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the bagels in half and toast them until golden brown in a toaster or toaster oven.
In a bowl, mix together the cashew cheese (or vegan cream cheese), nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until smooth and well combined. Stir in the fresh dill if using.
Once the bagels are toasted, spread a generous layer of the vegan cheese mixture onto each half.
Top the cheese spread with slices of tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
Add a few capers to each bagel half, distributing them evenly.
Place a handful of arugula on top and drizzle with lemon juice for a zesty kick.
Sprinkle a little black pepper over the top for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious vegan cheese bagels!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1639 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 744 mg | 16% | |
*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.
