Low Fat Herbed Cream Cheese
Transform your everyday cream cheese into a flavorful, guilt-free indulgence with this quick and easy Low Fat Herbed Cream Cheese recipe. Bursting with the fresh, vibrant flavors of parsley, dill, and chives, and brightened by a touch of zesty lemon juice, this silky spread is the perfect low-calorie option for breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s seasoned to perfection with garlic and onion powder, a hint of salt, and a dash of black pepper. Spread it over bagels, crackers, or sandwiches, or use it as a dip for veggies. This healthy and versatile spread is a must-try for anyone seeking delicious, nutritious options made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Keywords: Low fat cream cheese, herbed cream cheese, healthy cream cheese spread, quick breakfast spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, soften the low-fat cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Add the finely chopped fresh parsley, dill, and chives to the cream cheese.
Stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
Taste and adjust seasonings if required.
Transfer the herbed cream cheese to a serving bowl, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve as a spread for bagels, crackers, or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1569 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 521 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.
