Happy Monday, friends! Hope you had a wonderful weekend, ate lots of good food, played outside, and spent time with loved ones. That’s what I did anyway and it was the best!
Speaking of eating lots of good food… it seems I’ve fallen off the healthy eating wagon for a couple of weeks and my bod is just not having it. I ramped up my carb intake in the weeks leading up to the 20 Mile Drop and afterward I neglected to swap carbs for more fibrous, leafy greens. My body is rebelling, folks. I haven’t felt well in weeks. I’m getting better, for sure, but I’m still not quite 100% yet. It’s time to change that.
In an effort to clean up my eating, I’ve been choosing salads over sandwiches, adding vegetables when and where I can, and drinking a fruit-and-spinach smoothie over other refined foods after a workout. So far, so good. It’s only been a couple days since I’ve made a conscious effort in this direction but I think with a little more work I’ll be back to feeling well in no time.
One of the simplest ways to get in more veggies is by making a veggie sandwich. My recipe today is so simple — literally anyone can make it. It tastes great, it’s filling, and it’s an easy way to eat more veggies.
Everything Bagel Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 Everything bagel, sliced in half
- 1 stalk kale, rinsed and torn
- small handful of baby spinach
- pinch of sprouts
- 3 slices of tomato
- 2-3 rings of red onion
- 5-6 slices of zucchini, cucumber, or yellow squash
- +whatever other veggies you can/want to add!
- 1-2 Tbsp of your favorite sauce (I used Dave’s Cosmic Sauce)
Directions
Create your sandwich: Layer ingredients in whatever order your heart desires. I usually start with the zucchini/cucumbers as the base, then add tomatoes, onions, and kale. Top your veggies with your sauce! Eat and enjoy. 🙂
You can truly make this sandwich into anything your heart desires. The toppings listed are just some of my all-time favorites that I use for most veggie sandwiches time and again. Hopefully by adding more veggies in my diet I’ll be feeling strong and happy in no time. I highly recommend more fruits and veggies over any other food groups. I feel so much better — physically and mentally — when I eat those foods instead of refined garbage and things like cheese, meats, and yogurt. There’s just something rejuvenating about fresh fruits and vegetables.
I’m confident you’ll find this sandwich to be delicious and satiating. If you’re not already a veggie sandwich eater, this one will quickly change your habits — in a good way!
Have a fantastic week, friends. Eat well and be well.
xo
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22 Comments
Ive been doing alot more smoothies lately which helps with getting in more fruits and veggies. And berries have been really good lately so Im snacking on those quite a bit. This looks like a great way to get in lots of veggies at once!
YUM. I am into alllll of this.
This sounds so amazing!
I do like everything bagels, but we’re also fond of egg bagels (something my husband introduced me to).
I don’t eat a lot of sandwiches, though, because yeah, unless I’m running a lot, I do better with less processed carbs. And bagels are a very occasional treat. I wish I could eat them all the time!
Like Lisa^^ , I’ve been doing more smoothies as an effort to eat healthier. I love salads, but I’m having issues with digesting the lettuce. I blame RA, because really, I blame it for everything now!!
I hope you are feeling better!
Everything bagels are the best! I love to throw together yummy veggie sandwiches like this with hummus or salsa
Ohh this looks good! I often have the same problem with ramping up carb loading before a race…and then I still do it after a race lol.
Yum! Simple and delicious. I like it. Right now I’m loving bowls. Smoothie bowls, rice bowls, all of it.
I don’t remember the last time I had a bagel but this is making me want one topped with all those yummy veggies!!!
Looks delicious! I agree with more fruits and veggies = feeling better!!
This looks good, though I don’t do veggie sandwiches too often (I just don’t THINK to make them LOL). Red peppers are my favorite…with ranch dressing 😉
Your bagel veggie sandwich looks delish!! We don’t have a variety of bagels to choose from at stores down south but I like blueberry and just plain ones. Whole wheat is not my favorite even though I’m sure they are better for me!
Veggie sandwiches are the best! YUM!
Love everything bagels, especially with hummus!
Looks good! I too am trying to get back to the healthy food eating.
Yummmmm… I love veggie bagels. Eistein’s Bagels has a great hummus avocado bagel.
Sounds yummy! Cucumbers on everything for me 🙂 I do not eat bagels much anymore, but if I do I really love the thins…I am huge a Einstein fan but I don’t have one close to home.
It is so true how healthy eating really gives us a boost…mentally and physically.
I love cucumbers. It hasn’t been warm enough for cucumbers in our area yet but they should be coming soon!
I love using bagels as an alternative “bread” for sandwiches. And everything bagels are absolutely delicious! Yum!
Well, I obviously agree with both of these sentences!!
I love everything bagels and they make great sandwiches! I am with you, the more veggies the better!
I love everything bagels, too. Why are they so good?!