Description
Garden Vegetable Spread is a vibrant and creamy dip that combines fresh vegetables with tangy cream cheese, perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a healthy snack. This delightful spread features the crunch of bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots, all enhanced by fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s an ideal addition to any gathering, whether served with crackers or fresh veggie sticks. Impress your guests and elevate your snacking game with this colorful dish!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup carrot, grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice bell peppers and cucumber into small pieces; grate the carrot and finely chop the chives.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Fold in the diced bell peppers, cucumber, grated carrot, and chopped chives until evenly combined.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste; mix well.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to enhance flavors.
- Serve with crackers or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg