Chopped Bagels
This TikTok trend will improve your diet
Chopped Bagels
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First chop, then smear – Chopped Bagels are the latest food trend on TikTok. And best of all, it can improve nutrition sustainably. We’ll tell you the simple recipe and why the bagel cream is so popular.
New food trends can constantly be found on the video platform TikTok. The Chopped Bagel is currently causing the latest hype. The highlight is the chopped topping with which the standard bagel is spread. And so it’s clear where the viral food trend got its name from, because when translated from English into German, the word “chopped” means chopped.
So foodies chop together their favorite bagel topping to their heart’s content, such as the classic made from cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onions, cucumber, salt, pepper and dill. The popular roll with the hole in the middle is spread with this cream and the snack is ready. A meal that is your own Nutrition can be sustainably improved if a few things are taken into account when preparing it.
The Chopped Bagel is so healthy
Since the preparation focuses on chopping the ingredients, several components are automatically selected. For example, fresh or pickled vegetables and herbs often end up on the plate, which provide a nice crunch – because the mouthfeel, both the consistency and the texture, is also a decisive factor in whether the food is perceived as pleasant or not.
In addition to the bagel, most chopped bagel recipes include a creamy base, such as cream cheese, a vegan alternative or a veggie spread such as hummus. Scrambled eggs as a base are also conceivable. All of this provides the body with valuable and filling protein. There are also toppings such as avocado, tomato, cucumber, spinach, spring onions, capers or cress. All nutrient-rich companions that make food more substantial and offer an easy way to eat more vegetables in everyday life.
A bagel made from wholemeal flour, refined with seeds and kernels, is also richer in fiber and minerals than the simple version made from white flour. This keeps you full for a long time and also provides valuable food for the good intestinal bacteria. The chopped bagel can make a valuable contribution to your daily diet and provide an extra portion of vegetables in your daily life.
Chopped bagel recipe with salmon
Ingredients for 1 serving
- 1 bagel (toasted if necessary)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 slices of smoked salmon
- a handful of cucumber
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 tbsp dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
preparation
- Stack all the ingredients on a board and chop them as desired with a sharp knife and mix well.
- Spread the cream on the chopped bagel and enjoy.
Kitchen tip: The chopped bagel also tastes great when made sweet! A summer snack can be made in no time using cream cheese and fresh fruit.