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Monday, July 20, 2009

Green Monster Bagels!

Until last night, I'd only made bagels once. And that time, it was pain in the butt. The recipe I'd found online (which I've totally lost now) called for lots of unnecessary steps. I swore I'd never make bagels again — until I saw Isa's simpler recipe in Vegan Brunch:

These were so easy! Just make the dough, let it rise, shape into bagels, boil, and bake. That's all there is to it. I used whole wheat bread flour instead of all-purpose, so mine were more like mini-bagels. But that's okay. It just means I can eat two instead of one!

This morning, I made a Green Monster Bagel, spread with avocado and a dash of salt:

This idea was inspired by Shelby of La Belle Vegan and Emily of Curly Top (who refers to these as Green Monsters). I used half an avocado spread over 4 bagel halves (that's from two small bagels). Thanks to the generous dose of healthy fats and whole grains, I stayed full well past noon (and that never happens!!). As for taste, I think plain avocado tastes a bit like eggs, so this was perfect for breakfast. I'm having the same thing again tomorrow!
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23 comments:

  1. Recipe manJuly 21, 2009 at 2:12 AM

    HA! looking good!

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  2. JennyjenJuly 21, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    That is the perfect breakfast idea! I can't think of anything more delicious on a bagel than avocado. Mmmmm!

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  3. MaryJuly 21, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    I've never made bagels, but I'd love to. The only vegan bagels at my local shop are white flour (blech).

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  4. The Voracious VeganJuly 21, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    I can't wait to get my copy of Vegan Brunch! How many times have I said that now? But really, these look so perfect! I always thought bagels were something I couldn't make, you know? But it seems like they turned out very well for you, so maybe I would be brave enough to give them a try. Mmmm...avocado on anything is my idea of heaven.

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  5. jessyJuly 21, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    we made bagels well over a year ago, and they were a pain in the bum as well - have yet to make them since. maybe we both tried the same recipe! ahahahahhaa! i need to get vegan brunch and give them another try! i bet dan would adore some homemade bagels (and i can whip up some g.f. ones for myself! mmmmmmm!). your bagels look perfect, Bianca - and i love the avocado on top. i too think avocado tastes a little eggy, i also think grits taste a bit eggy as well. mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

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  6. Peanut Butter SwirlJuly 21, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Vegan Brunch is one of my favorite cook books :) Everything is so tasty

    looks like your bagels came out perfectly!

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  7. LizNoVeggieGirlJuly 21, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    MMMMM!!!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Horray for Green Monster Bagels! I'll have to make those bagels and try it out!

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  9. jessiJuly 21, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Yum! I need to make these!!!

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  10. Sal - AlienOnToastJuly 21, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    they are so cute! i've made bagels once and they were bad! chewy as hell. but I trust Isa's recipe way more so I'll have to give it a go.

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  11. ErinJuly 21, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Pretty lookin' bagels!

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  12. CarrieJuly 21, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Your bagels turned out so nice! I made that recipe a few weeks ago and sadly only one resembled a bagel! They tasted good at least. I will have to try to make my own Green Monsters!

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  13. miss vJuly 21, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    i've never made bagels either, but that sound super easy and super yummy!

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  14. JJuly 21, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    I have never made bagels and am unsure as to how well that would turn out for me - I am "special" when it comes to baking and usually leave that to the professionals. But your Green Monster bagels look and sound delish. I love avocado so much!

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  15. JenJuly 21, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    i think i might have to get brave and make my own damn bagels.

    now....just. to. find. the. time.

    any plans on ever visiting btown?

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  16. GinaJuly 21, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Oooh, those bagels look perfect!!!

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  17. noraJuly 21, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Glad to know the bagel recipe's easy! Some of the recipes I get most excited about making are those that make products that most ppl (including me usually)buy packaged in a store: bagels, granola, salad dressing, hummus, tortillas, etc...you just get such a big sense of accomplishment!

    I've been wanting to try Shelby's avocado on toast too! soon soon soon

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  18. CynJuly 21, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Those look so good! I'm super excited about making my own bagels. And avocado on bagels is delicious.

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  19. dreaminitveganJuly 21, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    These bagels look amazing!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I love bagels but only eat them when I am in NYC because frozen bagels are bleh. You mean I have to buy a copy of vegan brunch to get this great bagel recipe? Ok I give in. I will buy this asap because it seems you are having the most interesting breakfast/brunches. You cannot go wrong with avocado on bread.Gotta love those good fats

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  21. Mike KJuly 21, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I've never tried making bagels...will have to try the Vegan Brunch recipe - avocado looks like a great topping!

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  22. TJuly 22, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Woah, those look flawless. Everything bagels are my fave, I can't imagine how awesome they are fresh out of the oven!

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  23. Melisser; the Urban HousewifeJuly 23, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Wow, your bagels turned out gorgeous!

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