Bagel with a Veggie Schmear

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Recipe by Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 19, 2023

I got this recipe from my favorite bagel shop in New York City. Now I make this every time I'm craving a quick and healthy breakfast. I like to add chopped pitted green olives to the schmear. — Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

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Bagel with a Veggie Schmear

Yield:4 servings
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped carrot
  • 1 radish, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 4 whole wheat bagels, split and toasted
  • 8 slices tomato
  • Coarsely ground pepper, optional
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Directions

  1. In a bowl, beat cheeses, lime zest and lime juice until blended. Fold in chopped vegetables and basil. Serve on bagels with tomato slices. If desired, sprinkle with pepper.