Heart-Healthy Herbed Cream Cheese
Creamy, flavorful, and delightfully guilt-free, this Heart-Healthy Herbed Cream Cheese is a versatile spread that’s perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Made with low-fat cream cheese and a touch of protein-packed Greek yogurt, this recipe is blended with a medley of fresh herbs like basil, chives, and dill, creating a vibrant, aromatic punch in every bite. A hint of garlic, a splash of bright lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper round out the flavors for a perfectly balanced, savory treat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this lightened-up version of classic herbed cream cheese is ideal as a spread for whole-grain crackers or as a dip for crisp vegetable sticks. It’s the ultimate quick-and-easy, heart-healthy alternative for your snacking or entertaining needs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Allow the low-fat cream cheese to soften by setting it out at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened low-fat cream cheese and plain non-fat Greek yogurt.
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves, chives, and dill. Add these to the cream cheese mixture.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the bowl.
Add the lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, and salt to the mixture.
Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more herbs or a pinch of salt if desired.
Transfer the herbed cream cheese to a serving bowl or airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a spread on whole-grain crackers or as a dip with fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1576 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 498 mg | 11% | |
*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.
