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Garden Vegetable Spread

Creamy Garden Vegetable Spread for Effortless Snacking

This Creamy Garden Vegetable Spread transforms fresh veggies into a delightful, zesty snack in under 20 minutes, perfect for gatherings or quick meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped; red onion preferred
  • 1 medium Carrot grated
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced; can substitute cucumber
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped; can use yellow or orange
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste teaspoons Salt
  • to taste teaspoons Black Pepper
For the Creaminess
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature; use dairy-free for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or cheddar/feta for stronger flavor
For Flavor Boosting
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or cumin for more flavor
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped; basil or dill can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice for a variation

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled vegetable mixture with cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, stir and serve chilled with crackers or as a sandwich topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste and texture.

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