Bagel Talk : Bagel Recipe

Vegetable Bagel Sandwich

Ingredients:

4 whole wheat or other flavored bagels, cut in half
Basil Mayonnaise (below)
4 slices Cheddar or Swiss cheese
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
4 thin slices ripe tomato
16 thin slices cucumber
4 thin slices red onion

Basil Mayonnaise

1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/8 cup mayonnaise (can be light variety)
1/4 tsp. minced garlic

Prepare mayonnaise by blending in food processor or blender until smooth. Spread bagel half with mayonnaise, 1 slice cheese, 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts, 1 slice tomato, 4 slices cucumber, and 1 slice red onion. Top with remaining bagel half. Repeat this for the other bagels.

Note: This can also be made with pita bread or fresh wheat bread.