Garden Vegetable Spread
Creamy, flavorful, and bursting with garden-fresh goodness, this Garden Vegetable Spread is the perfect appetizer or snack! Made with a luscious base of cream cheese and sour cream, this spread is elevated with crispy bites of diced carrot, celery, red bell pepper, and green onion, while fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice add a vibrant, zesty touch. Seasoned to perfection with garlic and onion powder, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and easy crowd-pleaser. Serve it chilled with crackers, fresh veggies, or as a unique sandwich spread to add a wholesome, homemade touch to your meal. Whether you’re prepping for a party or indulging in a healthy snack, this versatile veggie spread is bound to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 0.5 red bell pepper
- 2 green onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Place the cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl. Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing.
Peel the carrot and dice it into small pieces. Finely dice the celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Chop the parsley finely.
Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the diced carrot, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley.
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the lemon juice and mix until well combined.
Transfer the spread to a serving dish and cover with plastic wrap. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Garden Vegetable Spread as a dip with crackers or fresh vegetables, or use it as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
