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Sun-Dried Tomato and Chickpea Bagel Sandwich

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  • Makes 4 sandwiches
  • Serving size: 1 sandwich
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Craving the comfort of a classic bagel shop breakfast sandwich—without the eggs or extra fat? In this satisfying plant-based version, a tangy spread made with sun-dried tomatoes and warming spices creates the first layer of fillings, while roughly mashed chickpeas flavored with everything bagel seasoning stand in for scrambled eggs. Topped with fresh greens and crunchy cucumber, this wholesome vegan bagel sandwich is perfect for a hunger-busting breakfast or lunch.

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Gluten-free version: To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free bagels or whole grain gluten-free bread and serve as an open-face sandwich.

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By Laura Marzen, RD, LD,

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
  • 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added chickpeas
  • 1½ teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
  • 4 whole grain bagels, split and toasted
  • ¾ cup fresh arugula or baby spinach leaves
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced cucumber

Instructions

  • Soak sun-dried tomatoes in ⅔ cup very hot water 10 minutes; do not drain. In a small food processor or blender combine tomatoes and their soaking liquid with the next six ingredients (through pepper). Process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
  • Drain chickpeas, reserving 1 tablespoon liquid from can (aquafaba). In a medium bowl combine chickpeas, reserved aquafaba, and everything bagel seasoning. Mash to desired consistency.
  • To serve, spread tomato mixture on cut sides of toasted bagels. Top bagel bottoms with arugula, cucumber, and mashed chickpeas. Add bagel tops.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 sandwich): 371 calories, 64 g carbohydrates, 17 g protein, 4 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 493 mg sodium, 14 g fiber, 13 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Headshot of recipe developer and nutritionist Laura Marzen by Theresa Schumacher Photography

About the Author

Laura Marzen, RD, LD

Laura Marzen, RD, LD, is known for developing approachable recipes using her attention to detail and relying on two decades of experience creating and testing recipes. She created and tested recipes while working in the Better Homes & Gardens test kitchen for over seven years. Since then, she has gone on to develop more than 1,000 recipes for national magazines. In addition to her work developing recipes, Marzen uses her passion for healthy eating to coach women on improving their digestion and health in a way that's practical and sustainable. She has consulted for authors Rocco DiSpirito and Joy Bauer and has appeared on both local and national news and television programs on behalf of Better Homes & Gardens and Living the Country Life. With her work coaching women to improve their health, Marzen has extensive knowledge on the topics of digestion, metabolism, inflammation and IBS. Marzen earned a B.S. degree in dietetics from Iowa State University. She followed that with a dietetic internship and classes in public health at the University of Iowa through the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Learn more on her website. Photo by Theresa Schumacher Photography
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