Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 medium carrot, grated or finely chopped
1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Small whole-wheat bagels, split and toasted, for serving
Preparation
In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, carrot, bell pepper, scallion, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Spread bagel halves with vegetable spread, and serve. (Store remaining spread in an airtight container up to 5 days.)