Best Zaatar Cream Cheese Spread And Tomato Fillets On A Bagel Recipes

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QUEENIE'S KILLER TOMATO BAGEL SANDWICH



Queenie's Killer Tomato Bagel Sandwich image

A pleasant breakfast treat. Easy to prepare and totally portable!

Provided by PATTQUEEN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bagel, split and toasted
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
4 leaves fresh basil

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese on bagel halves. Top cream cheese with tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 564.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ZA'ATAR CREAM CHEESE SPREAD AND TOMATO FILLETS ON A BAGEL



Za'atar Cream Cheese Spread and Tomato Fillets on a Bagel image

Love those bagel sandwiches!! I have had a great week so far trying out creations on my Hubby. I am posting this one for the fun of it and because I found it delicious. DH said it was good, but not his favorite. (If it had Steak and Potatoes on it, then it would be his favorite.)

Provided by Pam Ellingson @wmnofoz

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-2 - bagels
1-2 - roma tomatoes, filleted
CREAM CHEESE AND OLIVE SPREAD-- THIS COULD ALSO BE USED AS A DIP FOR CRUDITES.
4-6 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature
1-2 tablespoon(s) sour cream (use more for use as a dip)
1/3 cup(s) black olives chopped fine
1-2 teaspoon(s) za'atar seasoning (see recipe below)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest, grated
3-4 - sun dried tomatoes, oil cured, chopped fine
1 pinch(es) seasoning salt
ZA'ATAR- THIS BLEND IS AVAILABLE IN MOST MID EASTERN OR MEDITERRANEAN GROCERY STORES, OR THOUGH ONLINE SPICE MERCHANTS LIKE PENZEY'S SPICES.
2 tablespoon(s) ground sumac, dry
1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin seed or ground
1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika
1 teaspoon(s) toasted sesame seed
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, Mix all spread ingredients together well using a hand mixer or by hand.
  • Fillet the Roma Tomatoes by cutting down each side of the tomato to take off only the meat, leaving the seeds and core.You should be able to get 5 or 6 fillets per tomato. Slice the tomato fillets in 3/8 to 1/2 inch slivers. Sprinkle with a tiny amount of salt. (if you want to be very picky about it, you can blanch and peel the Roma tomatoes.) Slice a few black olives for garnish.
  • Toast bagel and spread a liberal amount of the cream cheese spread on each half. Place tomato fillets on top of the cream cheese and sprinkle on some sliced black olives. Serve Open faced. (If you want a full sandwich, spread the bottom of the bagel with cream cheese, top with tomato and olive, add a leaf of lettuce, and top with the bagel top spread with a small amount of the cream cheese.)

ZA'ATAR



Za'atar image

Za'atar is the name for both a traditional Middle Eastern seasoning blend and the pungent green herb that gives the blend its intense, earthy character. The hardy herb, which grows wild, tastes like a combination of oregano, marjoram, summer savory and thyme - all of which can be used as substitutes if dried za'atar isn't available. As with all spice blends, recipes vary widely depending on the region and the cook, but this one, adapted from Lior Lev Sercarz of La BoƮte in New York, includes ground sumac berries for acidity, toasted sesame seeds for their rich, earthy notes, and a little salt as well. Za'atar can be used in marinades for grilled or roasted poultry or meats, mixed into dips, salads and egg dishes, or set on the table to be sprinkled on dishes as a bright and herby condiment.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 10m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon/9 grams sesame seeds, preferably unhulled
3 tablespoons/5 grams dried za'atar (see Note)
1 tablespoon/10 grams crushed or ground sumac
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Place a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds to the skillet and toast, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Using a spice grinder, clean coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle, ground the za'atar leaves with the sumac and salt. Add to the bowl with toasted sesame and mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

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