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    E.L.T. (Egg Lettuce Tomato) Breakfast Bagel

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    BEEEEP BEEEEP BEEEEP. Yes, that is the dreadful sound of your alarm in the morning. You know, the one that has rang for the third time after you've already pushed snooze twice. The one that means that you actually have to get up. Mornings can be tough, especially mornings where you have to get up early for work. But it doesn't have to be. Give yourself a good reason to get up for so early. E.L.T. (egg lettuce tomato) breakfast bagel. That's all.

    E.L.T (Egg Lettuce Tomato) Breakfast Bagel: Start your morning right and curb your hunger with a healthy and classic breakfast bagel | aheadofthyme.com

    What is an E.L.T. breakfast bagel? Imagine a layer of delicious scrambled eggs, topped with fresh tomatoes and lettuce, sandwiched between two slices of a toasted 12-grain bagel. In other words, a vegetarian version of the B.L.T. bagel. 

    This sandwich is a huge win with me because it is so easy and so quick to make. It takes about 5-10 minutes. Plus, it's portable. That means if I am too rushed one morning, I can easily wrap it up in plastic wrap and take it with me "to go". I can eat it in the car or at work. In the fast-paced world that we live in, convenience is key.

    So, you have no excuse to skip breakfast again! 🙂

    E.L.T (Egg Lettuce Tomato) Breakfast Bagel: Start your morning right and curb your hunger with a healthy and classic breakfast bagel | aheadofthyme.com

    Just look at those eggs. Mmmmmm. I am not supposed to eat too many eggs because of its high cholesterol content, but sometimes it is just too irresistible and I crave it. A delicious and healthy breakfast just puts me in a good mood. I could have a  million things running through my mind about what I need to do that day, but when I have a breakfast like this, I know it's going to be a good day. It gets me full and provides me with enough fuel to get me going until lunch.

    E.L.T (Egg Lettuce Tomato) Breakfast Bagel: Start your morning right and curb your hunger with a healthy and classic breakfast bagel | aheadofthyme.com

    Jazz it up

    There are so many different ways that you alter this bagel. Add any vegetables that your heart desires in between those two slices. Mushrooms? Green peppers? You got it. Go for it!

    My two favourite ingredients to add (although not particularly on the healthy side) are bacon and cheese. Sometimes I add both, other times I add one or the other. The addition of bacon instantly transforms this to a... wait for it... B.E.L.T. breakfast bagel. Yum!

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    E.L.T (Egg Lettuce Tomato) Breakfast Bagel: Start your morning right and curb your hunger with a healthy and classic breakfast bagel | aheadofthyme.com

    E.L.T. (Egg Lettuce Tomato) Breakfast Bagel


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 8 minutes
    • Yield: 1 bagel
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    Start your morning right and curb your hunger with a healthy and classic E.L.T. (egg lettuce tomato) breakfast bagel.


    Ingredients

    • 1 bagel
    • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 slices of tomatoes
    • 1 leaf of lettuce
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Cut the bagel into two slices and place in your toaster.
    2. Heat a non-stick frying pan with oil over medium heat. Add the eggs and scramble.
    3. Place the cooked, scrambled eggs onto the bottom slice of your toasted bagel. Shake some salt and pepper on top to taste.
    4. Add the slices of tomato and leaf of lettuce on top of the eggs. Finish by topping it up with the other half of the bagel.
    5. Slice down the middle and eat! Or wrap up to eat on-the-go.
    • Prep Time: 3 mins
    • Cook Time: 5 mins
    • Category: Breakfast

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    1. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:32 am

      This sounds so yummy! I LOVE bagel sandwiches! I usually have mine with avocado and hummus 🙂

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        March 14, 2016 at 6:13 pm

        Yum!! I've tried it with avocado but not with hummus. That sounds AMAZING!! I will have to try it 🙂

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    2. Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says

      March 13, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      Your post (and wonderful pictures!) made me wish I had this sandwich this morning. Must. Buy. Bagels.
      (I am familiar with that alarm sound you speak of and as it is Sunday night now, I am currently dreading hearing it again tomorrow! Eeeek!)

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        March 14, 2016 at 6:07 pm

        Hahah, thanks Jolina! Don't remind me about that alarm! 🙁

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