My Favorite Lox Bagel with Homemade Roasted Veggie Cream Cheese
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My Favorite Lox Bagel with Homemade Roasted Veggie Cream Cheese
Description
My Favorite Lox Bagel with Homemade Roasted Veggie Cream Cheese starts with roasting chopped bell peppers and onions until caramelized and sweet, then mixing them into softened cream cheese with garlic and scallions. This produces a chunky, flavorful spread that brings both sweetness and savory depth to the bagel. The bagel itself is toasted sesame, adding crunch and nuttiness. Thinly sliced cucumber tossed with toasted sesame oil and seeds adds freshness and texture, while lemon juice brightens slices of avocado. The final layer of smoked salmon introduces a smoky, silky contrast to the creamy cheese and crisp vegetables.
The recipe highlights a mix of textures from creamy to crunchy and smoky to fresh, with the roasting of vegetables enriching the flavor complexity of the cream cheese. It's assembled with care to keep components layered and distinct.
This bagel works well for a leisurely breakfast or brunch, offering a blend of nutrients and tastes that can be served alone or with a light side salad or fruit. The cream cheese can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for several weeks, making it convenient for quick meals.
Ingredients
roasted veggie cream cheese
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper chopped, orange
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 scallion thinly sliced
- 1 cream cheese 8-ounce block, softened
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- 1 sesame bagel toasted
- 1/4 cucumber thinly sliced, seedless
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seed toasted
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- salt for seasoning
- black pepper for seasoning
- 2 to 4 ounces smoked salmon
Instructions
roasted veggie cream cheese
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the peppers and red onions to the sheet and toss with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once, until caramely and sweet.
- Place the cream cheese in a large bowl. Add the roasted veggies and sliced scallions. Mix thoroughly to combine. (You can use a food processor if you want, but I like the chunks!) This keeps great in the fridge for a few weeks.
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- Cover the bagel with your veggie cream cheese. In a bowl, toss the cucumbers with the oil and sesame seeds. Spritz the avocado with the lemon and season with the salt and pepper. Build your bagel by adding the cucumbers, avocado and salmon on top!
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