Two Bagel Toppings That Never Fail

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Bagels are one of the most popular sandwich breads out there, and if you’re looking for a way to top yours, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these delicious combinations, each of which offers amazing texture and full on flavor.

Marinaded Eggplant and Sriracha Mayo

Ingredients:

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 teaspoon of miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon of harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon of sriracha mayo
  • A handful of fresh salad leaves

Instructions:

  1. Mix the oil, harissa paste, and miso paste together.
  2. Slice the eggplant in half and score its centre with a knife.
  3. Pour over the marinade and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
  4. Spread the bagels with the mayonnaise and stuff with the cooked marinaded eggplant and the salad leaves.

Pickled Cucumber and Smoked Salmon

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 of a cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Smoked salmon
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon of cream cheese

Instructions:

  1. Finely slice the cucumber.
  2. Mix the water, vinegar, and salt together and submerge the cucumber pieces in it. Leave for half an hour.
  3. Spread the cream cheese over the bagels, and top with the salmon and cucumber.