Bagel sandwich with hummus & vegetables

This veggie bagel sandwich is a simple lunch that’s ready in no time.

Just toast a bagel. Then top it with a slathering of homemade hummus and fresh, crunchy sliced vegetables.

Perfect for on the go!

Hands holding bagel sandwich over plate.

Some things are perfect in their simplicity. A bagel sandwich is one of them!

A chewy bagel with a creamy spread & crisp vegetables just hits the spot.

This toasted bagel sandwich is topped with a generous schmear of homemade hummus, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper slices.

It’s an ideal warm weather lunch when you don’t want to turn on the stove.

But really, a bagel sandwich sounds good any time of year.

I like to use crunchy vegetables in my bagel sandwich, so that it doesn’t get wilty if I’m not able to get to it right away.

Sturdy cucumbers, onions, and yellow bell peppers all stand up to a healthy spread of hummus without withering.

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this recipe.

Bagel: To keep this sandwich vegan, look for bagels that are made without egg wash, dairy-based ingredients like cheese, or honey.

Hummus: Homemade hummus is easy to make, or you can use your favorite flavor of store-bought.

Veggies: Crisp veggies like thinly sliced onion, bell pepper, and cucumbers work especially well here.

Step by step instructions

Here’s how to make this recipe at a glance. For complete ingredient amounts & instructions, keep scrolling to the recipe card below.

Slice a bagel with a knife or bagel guillotine.

Then pop it into the toaster, cut sides out, and use the bagel setting.

Add the following to the toasted bagel:

Hummus
Cucumber
Onion
Bell pepper

Make it your own

It’s easy to tweak this recipe to suit your preferences & refrigerator staples.

Vary the veggies with any of these:

Pickles
Jalapeño slices
Jarred artichoke hearts
Sliced olives
Avocado
Tomatoes
Pickled red onions
Shredded carrot
Sprouts
Spinach
Romaine
Thinly sliced seitan chicken or vegan deli slices

Instead of plain hummus, use any of these spreads:

Kalamata olive hummus
Buffalo hummus
Sun-dried tomato hummus
Dill pickle hummus
Baba ganoush
Jalapeño cashew cheese
Vegan feta cheese (straight out of the blender or baked)

If you’re short on time or energy, use store-bought hummus, vegan cream cheese, or eggless mayo.

All out of bagels?

Make a sandwich with any of these:

Sandwich bread
Sourdough
Baguette
Pita
Tortilla – rolled like a wrap or pinwheel

Serving suggestions

Table with bagel sandwich, potato chips, and ingredients.

This bagel sandwich can be a full meal on its own. Or pair it with something simple like potato chips or tortilla chips & salsa.

Or serve it with any of these side dishes:

FAQ

Are bagels vegan?

Very often bagels are vegan! Make sure to check the ingredients on the bagels that you purchase as some of them aren’t vegan. They sometimes include an egg wash, cheese, or honey.

Where can I find vegan bagels?

You can find vegan bagels at natural grocery stores in the bread aisle.
I’m a fan of the pretzel bagels at Trader Joe’s. Or you can pick up bagels from your favorite bagel place or even Bruegger’s.

(See what your options are in my post on vegan fast food. Rosemary olive oil, onion, sun-dried tomato, or everything bagels are my top picks!)

What else can I do with bagels?

Finish off your bagels by making a breakfast bagel sandwich with eggy tofu & sausage. Or make a pizza bagel!

Bagel sandwich on table with potato chips.

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