Veggie Bagel Buddies

Colorful, crunchy vegetables are a great addition to a toasted bagel and cream cheese mix.

Ingredients

3 whole wheat bagels
2 tsp powdered ranch dressing
3 oz low-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
1/2 cup cauliflower, finely chopped
1/2 cup broccoli, finely chopped
6 Tbsp reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
Split whole wheat bagels into halves and lay face up on a baking sheet.
Mix cream cheese with powdered ranch dressing. Spread onto each bagel half.
Finely chop carrots, cauliflower, and carrots. Mix together in a bowl.
Sprinkle vegetable mix on top of bagels. Top each bagel with 1 Tbsp cheddar cheese.

Makes 6 servings

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