Bagels with Avocado Spread and Smoked Salmon

Author: Associated Press
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Ingredients

Preparation 10 minutes

1 ripe Hass avocado (about 8 ounces)
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cracked or ground black pepper
2 large bagels, split horizontally
2 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
Onion rings, thinly sliced, optional garnish


Directions

Cut avocado lengthwise around pit; twist halves to separate; spear pit with a knife, and twist and pull to remove; gently scoop out flesh with a spoon; transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Mash avocado; stir in onion, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Cut bagel halves crosswise to make 8 pieces; spread evenly with avocado mixture. Top with salmon slices and garnish with thin onion rings, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 247 cal., 9 g fat, 9 g pro., 33 g carbo.