Veggie Avocado Bagel Sandwich (6-Ingredients)

While a bagel and schmear might be the way most people think about eating a bagel, I'm here to tell you that you can use simple yet fresh ingredients to change up your bagel routine. This Veggie Avocado Bagel Sandwich is gonna be your new Sunday morning favorite for sure. It's like Dunkin' Avocado Toast met fresh veggies and jumped onto a bagel instead.

Key Ingredients

• Bagels: Get them fresh.  While you can use grocery store bought bagels, if you can get your hands on bagels from a bagel store (preferably not a chain), do it.  You'll be so happy you did.
• Everything bagel seasoning:  I like to use the Trader Joe's version like in my everything bagel veggie bowl, but feel free to make your own.

How to pick a ripe avocado

Choosing an avocado always feels a bit like gambling, right?  You want it to be perfectly ripe when you slice it open, but never know what you will find inside.  Here are my tricks for picking a perfect avocado every time:

• Plan ahead.  Buy your avocados a few days before you will need them.  This allows you to give the avocados time to ripen at home if need be.
• You want your avocado to have a little bit of give when you press on it.  By the time you use it, it should feel a bit soft, but not mushy through the skin.
• Look for an avocado that still has the little nub at the top.  This means it's not over ripe (that little nub falls off when it is).
• If your avocado feels like it is ripe before you need it, pop it in the fridge to stop the ripening process.  Try to use within 2-3 days of doing so.

Avocado Bagel Sandwich Swaps

One of the best parts about this breakfast sandwich is how versatile it is. Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or even a quick dinner. Here are a few favorite ways to change things up without adding a ton of extra ingredients:

• Add some protein: Top with a fried egg or even grilled tofu to make it a little more filling.
• Fresh twist: Add a few slices of tomato or cucumber for a little crunch and color both pair perfectly with creamy avocado.
• Cheesy upgrade: Melt the provolone on your toasted bagel for a warm, gooey version, or skip it completely for a dairy-free option.
• Spice it up: Drizzle a few drops of hot sauce over the avocado mash if you like things spicy.

How to make an avocado bagel sandwich

Step 1: In a small bowl mash the avocado with the everything bagel seasoning and slice the red onion into thin rounds. At the same time, lightly toast your bagel.

Step 2: Build the Sandwich

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