Bagels were a roommate tradition when I lived in Bed Stuy. Jeff would go get a dozen from Bergen Bagels and stored them in the freezer. Some mornings when we'd wake up at the same time (a rare occurrence), he'd treat us all to a bagel board with lox and whipped cream cheese out of the KitchenAid.
I've since moved out and established my own rituals on the weekend. I wake up early, as if I'm going to work, but instead I head for the McCarren Park farmer's market. Sometimes when I've still got room in my backpack, I walk over to the Meat Hook. That first time I went in as someone who lived in the neighborhood, I picked up slices of lamb bacon.
This bagel was an ode to the old times but also a small housewarming gift to myself.
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1 Everything Bagel 3 slices of lamb bacon, cooked Sohha sea salt yogurt |
1/3 bunch of mustard greens 1 pat of butter 1/2 can of crushed tomatoes 1 small heirloom tomato, sliced |
Start by washing and soaking the mustard greens in a bowl of water. Jostle them a few times and change the water, this will help get the sand out. Once the greens are clean, drain them and dry.
Put the crushed tomatoes in a shallow pan and start sautéing them on medium. Add the greens and cook until they're wilted down. Turn off the heat, add the butter and season the whole thing with a little salt and pepper.
To assemble: Slice your bagel and toast it.
Slather on the yogurt, tomatoey greens, lamb bacon and sliced tomato; in that order! Smash it a little bit so the insides don't slide around. Makes one delicious sandwich.
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