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Hummus Bagel with Veggies (Sandwich + 3 Open-faced Combos)

Six hummus bagel with veggies, open-faced with tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
The ultimate Hummus Bagel with Veggies, a healthy lunch in just 8 minutes. You can either make a bagel sandwich or keep your bagel open-faced depending on your preference!
Jem @ The Fruity Jem
Prep Time 3 minutes
Assembling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Serving Size 1 person

Ingredients

The Veggies:

  • 3-4 slices tomato obtained by slicing a tomato crosswise (I used cherry tomatoes)
  • 7 pieces olives sliced in half
  • ⅙ small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons sprouts (Optional, but recommended)
  • 5 slices cucumber (Optional)
  • ¼ avocado, sliced (Optional)
  • a sprinkle of black pepper (Optional)

Instructions

  • Slice your bagel into two, if it hasn't been cut. Then toast your bagel.
    Three options for toasting: you can just use a toaster, or toast it on a hot pan for about 3 minutes in high heat, or put it in the oven at 425 F for 3-4 minutes.
  • Spread the hummus on both halves of the bagel.

Option 1: Bagel Sandwich

  • If using the optional avocado, cucumber, and sprouts, top them now to the same bottom half of the bagel.
    Start with the bulkier vegetables with flat surfaces first such as the avocado and cucumber, then finish with the lighter vegetables such as the sprouts, and then the tomatoes and olives.
  • Once done, sprinkle some black pepper if using. Then put the remaining half of the bagel on top and enjoy!

Option 2: Open-Faced Bagel

  • Add your chosen vegetable to each half of the bagel. You can opt to go with one vegetable at a time like I did here, or add more vegetables at a time!
  • Sprinkle some black pepper if using and serve immediately.

Notes

Top Tips
  • Feel free to use your favorite type of bagel such as Everything Bagel or even Brioche Bagel. If you think the pairing sounds yummy, it probably is!
  • The sprouts really add an extra layer of texture to your sandwich so if you can find it at your grocery store, I highly recommend getting it!
  • You can also use flavored hummus such as tomato hummus, or bell pepper hummus. Again, if it sounds delish, it probably is!
    You only need to lightly toast your hummus, especially if you're not eating it right away. If you toast it for too long, it might be hard to eat.
  • Some bagel producers use egg wash or honey, so if you'd like to make sure that your bagel is vegan, please read the ingredients list.
Other Vegetables Options
  • Take your hummus bagel up a notch by adding some of these ingredients: roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, pumpkin/sweet potato slices, pickles, pineapple rings, arugula, spinach, or your favorite herb
    • Definitely experiment with which vegetables you like to add to this bagel so you can really customize and make it your own recipe!
Storage Notes
  • This recipe is best served fresh so I recommend cutting the vegetables beforehand, but only toast and assemble the bagel just before serving. Toasting and assembling should only take 5-10 minutes.
  • If you are really tight on time, feel free to store the bagel in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
    • Be sure to warm it up before serving though!