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fat-free vegetable cheese bagel

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Marti Green
@martaanngreen
Port Orchard, WA

Another recipe I have to share. I'm keeping my weight off and eating like a queen. I make this ahead of time so it's on hand when I need a quick bite. I have taken this recipe and added smoked salmon or leftover salmon from a dinner. I just added the salmon with a little lemon juice and dill... so amazing. You can serve hot or cold. Wonderful for the summer out on the deck or for a winter snack toasted in the oven. The best thing is, it's guilt-free. For the bagel, I like to use Thomas multi-grain bagel thins.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This spread is a delicious high protein, healthy addition to your breakfast. Cottage cheese is having its moment and this is a great way to enjoy it. By mashing or pulsing it, the texture becomes smoother. It's filled with fresh veggies for a little crunch. We added a thinly sliced piece of smoked salmon to the bagel too. This is so good you won't even realize you're eating healthy. Keep a batch in the fridge for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For fat-free vegetable cheese bagel

  • 1 1/2 c
    non-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 c
    chopped radishes
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/4 c
    chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove
    garlic; minced
  • 1/2 c
    minced scallions
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    Mrs. Dash original blend or add amount you want for taste
  • OPTIONAL VARIATIONS
  • 1/4 c
    cooked salmon
  • 1 tsp
    fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice

How To Make fat-free vegetable cheese bagel

  • Mash or pulse the cottage cheese.
    1
    Mash the cottage cheese or place it in the food processor and pulse it a few times.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and seasonings.
    2
    Add radishes, red pepper, celery, green pepper, parsley, garlic, scallions, black pepper, and Mrs. Dash.
  • Stir well.
    3
    Stir well and check seasonings to suit your taste.
  • Spread on a bagel and bake to warm. Top with optional toppings.
    4
    Spread vegetable cheese mixture on a bagel thin and broil for 8 - 10 minutes. Or, serve uncooked on a cold bagel thin.
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