Mediterranean Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches

Fuel your morning with my Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches, made with fresh ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean diet.

I love a good bagel breakfast sandwich for when I want a super filling meal to start off the day. If you haven't noticed yet, I've been experimenting with a lot of Mediterranean inspired recipes- first because I love the taste, but second due to the amazing health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Make sure you check out my Mediterranean grain bowls, Greek marinated chickpeas and veggie sandwich for more delicious recipes.

Anyway, bagel breakfast sandwiches definitely aren't a traditional meal in the Mediterranean, but the cool part about the Mediterranean diet is that you can take the principles (whole foods, fruits and veggies, lean protein, etc.) and apply it to a variety of recipes. That's exactly what I did with these bagel breakfast sandwiches, made with my sheet pan eggs, fresh veggies, pesto and feta cheese.

Why This Recipe Is Dietitian Approved

1. Balanced breakfast. These bagel breakfast sandwiches have whole grains, fibre-rich veggies, protein and healthy fats for sustained energy.
2. Inspired by the Mediterranean diet. We're incorporating lots of delicious Mediterranean flavors like pesto and feta cheese.
3. Fast and easy. This sandwich takes just 10 minutes to assemble.

Ingredients

Bagel. I love using my homemade herb and cheddar Greek yogurt bagels (each bagel has 12g of protein). If you don't want to make them from scratch, choose your favorite storebough option. I recommend a whole wheat option for higher fiber.

Egg. Go with any style you like! I love using my sheet pan egg slices for an easy meal prep option, however you can also use a scrambled, poached, hard boiled or fried egg.

Avocado. For healthy fats and the perfect creamy texture addition to a crispy and toasted bagel.

Pesto. If you’ve never tried combining pesto and eggs you are missing out! This is truly the BEST combination. 

Cheese. I recommend using feta cheese for a true Mediterranean experience. However any strong shredded or crumbled cheese will work just fine (ie. aged cheddar). 

Leafy green. I love using arugula in this sandwich for a mild spice addition, however spinach will work great as well.

Tomato. Hot house or beefsteak tomatoes work best as they tend to be the largest and most symmetrical- creating perfect slices.

The complete ingredient list with measurements can be found in the recipe card below. 

Instructions

1. Slice the bagel in half and toast each side.

2. Spread one half with a thin layer of pesto. On the other half, spread mashed avocado.

3. On the side with the pesto, layer arugula, egg, tomato and crumbled feta cheese. Top the sandwich with the other half of the bagel, slice in half and enjoy! 

Substitutions and Variations

Breakfast sandwiches are super versatile. Here are my favourite ways to switch it up:

• Swap the arugula for spinach, lettuce or sprouts
• Add in bacon or turkey sausage rounds
• For a cheesier options, swap the feta for a havarti (it melts the best!)
• Add roasted veggies like eggplant or zucchini
• Instead of spreading the pesto on the bagel, try making a pesto fried egg

Equipment

• Toaster

Storage

These bagel breakfast sandwiches are best eaten when fresh due to the avocado. If you are looking to meal prep these sandwiches, I recommend omitting the mashed avocado and substituting with a thin layer of hummus or spread of choice. My roasted red pepper lentil hummus would be amazing in this Mediterranean sandwich.

If you are looking for a freezer friendly breakfast sandwich, I recommend tyring my sheet pan egg sandwiches.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Easy Sandwich Recipes

Did you love this bagel breakfast sandwich? Try these flavourful sandwiches next:

• Sheet Pan Egg Sandwiches
• Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich
• Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
• Grilled Tofu Pesto Sandwich

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Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches

Fuel your morning with my Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches, made with fresh ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean diet.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Breakfast, Sandwiches and Wraps

Servings: 1 bagel sandwich

Ingredients 

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• 1 whole wheat bagel or homemade greek yogurt bagels
• 1 teaspoon pesto
• ¼ avocado mashed
• Handful of arugula
• 2 eggs I use a slice of my sheet pan eggs which is equivalent to 2 eggs but you can also use a scrambled or fried egg
• 2 slices tomato
• 2 tablespoon feta cheese crumbled
• Optional: bacon, turkey sausage round

Instructions

• Slice the bagel in half and toast each side.
• Spread one half with a thin layer of pesto. On the other half, spread mashed avocado.
• On the side with the pesto, layer arugula, egg, tomato and crumbled feta cheese. Top the sandwich with the other half of the bagel, slice in half and enjoy!

Notes

If you would like to melt the cheese you can place the two halves in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds or air fryer at 350 for about 3 minutes prior to closing the sandwich.

You can also add some meat such as breakfast sausage, bacon, or turkey bacon for additional protein if you desire!

*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagel sandwich | Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 358mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1717IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 4mg

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