Spinach with bruschetta on bagels - Hungarian flag colors, party appetizers

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is lower in acidity and adds a unique flavor.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

Spread vegetable oil on the bagels.

Bake the bagels for 2-3 minutes.

Add fresh spinach to a skillet with salt and garlic powder.

Fry the spinach until soft and the water evaporates.

Mix cream cheese with cucumber in a bowl.

Chop cherry tomatoes and add them to the mixture.

Add basil to the mixture.

Serve the bagels with the spinach and cream cheese mixture.

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