Everything Bagel Lox and Deviled Eggs

Here is a tasty Spring recipe that will also help you boost protein intake. Everything bagel seasoning is a great condiment to have on hand to sprinkle on “everything” without adding significant calories.

Each deviled egg half provides close to 6 gm of protein!!

Ingredients:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (see tips below on making the perfect eggs)\
• ½ cup low fat cottage cheese (look for Good Culture low fat)
• 1 t Dijon mustard
• 2 T Greek yogurt, low fat (can substitute mayonnaise if prefer)
• 1 T Everything Bagel seasoning, plus more for sprinkling on top
• 1 T Italian parsley, chopped plus additional leaves for garnishing if desired
• 3 oz of smoked salmon, plus additional pieces for garnishing if desired
• Smoked paprika for sprinkling on top

Directions:

1. Cut each egg in half and put yolk into the food processor. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
2. Scoop a rounded teaspoon of mixture into each egg half, garnish with a small piece of salmon and parsley, and sprinkle the finished eggs with bagel seasoning and smoked paprika.

Want to make the perfect hard-boiled egg that peels easily? Try steaming large eggs in a steam basket for 15 ½ minutes then immediately place in an ice bath (water with ice ) and allow them to completely cool. This will give you a perfect hard-boiled egg that peels easily.