Classic Smoked Salmon Whole Wheat Bagel
A satisfying whole wheat bagel topped with rich smoked salmon, a creamy spread, and crisp cucumber. Packed with protein and omega-3s to set you up for a focused morning.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSkin changes
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Slice the bagel in half and toast…
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Slice the bagel in half and toast…
Slice the bagel in half and toast it to your desired level of crispness.
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Spread the cream cheese evenly over both…
Spread the cream cheese evenly over both toasted bagel halves.
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Layer the thinly sliced cucumber over the…
Layer the thinly sliced cucumber over the cream cheese. Sprinkle lightly with the sea salt, black pepper, and dill or everything bagel seasoning.
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Top with the smoked salmon
Top with the smoked salmon, pressing down gently so it stays in place, and serve immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Look for cold-smoked wild Alaskan salmon…
Look for cold-smoked wild Alaskan salmon for the highest concentration of brain-supporting omega-3s.
If you want to boost the…
If you want to boost the protein even further, swap the standard cream cheese for whipped cottage cheese or a plain Greek yogurt-based spread.
Sprouted grain bagels naturally contain more…
Sprouted grain bagels naturally contain more bioavailable nutrients and fiber than standard wheat bagels, making them an excellent choice for blood sugar stability.
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