Many years ago when I became a vegetarian I had a hard time re-learning how to eat. There weren’t many cookbooks out there that laid out meal plans or even uncomplicated dishes. I seriously spent a whole summer eating side dishes once. But as time passed I learned how to make my meals more balanced. And the food world evolved too. Before I knew it my little grocery store have everything from fake chicken nuggets to corn dogs.
I am now at a similar crossroads. After years of consuming more than my fair share of fake bacon (affectionately known as facon in my family), I am trying to wean myself off the more processed soy products that I have relied on in the past. This is especially true at breakfast. So more oatmeal with blueberries, more scrambled eggs with cheese on english muffins, etc. This has taken some planning on my part, because I am not a morning person. It is much easier to zap a few slices of facon than to prepare a real meal, especially with two toddlers at my toes demanding that I breakout the playdough before I have my coffee. But, I know that eating fresh food is better for me, and my famliy. So I have been scouring my cookbooks and pinterest boards for new ideas. This simple one, however, came from my CSA bag. And I thought I’d share it with you, because you too may be in need of a little morning inspiration.
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Mouthwatering Breakfast Sandwich
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
This is, without a doubt, the best way to start your day.
Ingredients
- 1 everything bagel (or your favourite savoury bagel), split in half
- 3-4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
- 2 thick slices of fresh tomato
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Split the bagel in half and toast until golden and crisp.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped cream cheese on both cut sides of the toasted bagel.
- Lay the tomato slices on the bottom half of the bagel, then top with the fresh basil leaves.
- Close the sandwich with the top half of the bagel and serve immediately.
Notes
Use the freshest, ripest tomatoes you can find — this is a simple sandwich, so the quality of each ingredient really comes through. An everything bagel works beautifully, but any savoury bagel you enjoy will do.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: American
