The B.L.A.—Bagel with Lox and Avocado

The B.L.A.—Bagel with Lox and Avocado
The B.L.A.—Bagel with Lox and Avocado might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 466 calories, 14g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 2. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up avocado, lemon juice, tomato, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

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A short time before serving, mash avocado and add lemon juice. Season with pepper and only a bit of salt, as there will be enough in the lox. Split bagels and spread each half with avocado. Top with lox. Put onion, tomato, and capers (if using) on bottom half, then set top half of sandwich in place.
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Serve at once.
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To halve an avocado, run a knife lengthwise around fruit, then twist to separate the two halves.
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Remove pit by hitting it with the heel of a chef's knife, using just enough force that knife sticks in pit. Then lift knife, with pit attached.
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Reprinted with permission from Healthy Cooking for the Jewish Home by Faye Levy, copyright © 200
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Published by William Morrow.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings2
Health Score27
Dish TypesSide Dish
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