Vegetarian Bagel with Crispy Bacon and Cream Cheese
Elevate your breakfast or lunch with this irresistible Vegetarian Bagel featuring crispy tempeh bacon, creamy cheese, and fresh veggies for a wholesome yet indulgent bite. This quick and easy recipe combines toasted bagels with layers of velvety cream cheese, crunchy lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and rich avocado, all topped with perfectly seasoned tempeh bacon for a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy mornings or casual brunches, delivering big flavors while remaining entirely vegetarian. Ideal for anyone looking to savor a hearty sandwich full of texture and healthy ingredients, this recipe is customizable, crowd-pleasing, and a must-try for bagel enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 bagel
- 4 slices tempeh bacon
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tomato
- 1 avocado
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
Slice the tempeh bacon into strips and add to the preheated skillet.
Cook the tempeh on each side until crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
While the tempeh is cooking, slice the bagel in half and toast until golden brown.
Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese on each toasted bagel half.
Slice the tomato and avocado into thin slices.
Layer the lettuce leaves, tomato slices, avocado slices, and the crispy tempeh bacon onto the bottom half of each bagel.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper over the layered vegetables and tempeh.
Place the top half of the bagel over the filling, pressing gently.
Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 3145 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.1 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1552 mg | 33% | |
*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.
