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!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Place the cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl. Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and dice it into small pieces. Finely dice the celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Chop the parsley finely.

Step 3

Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Fold in the diced carrot, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley.

Step 5

Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the lemon juice and mix until well combined.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Serve the Garden Vegetable Spread as a dip with crackers or fresh vegetables, or use it as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	492.2 grams (492.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	979

Total Fat 90.10g	116%
Saturated Fat 53.60g	268%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 258mg	86%
Sodium 1422mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 31.50g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5.20g	19%
Total Sugars 18.00g
Protein 18.50g	37%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 376mg	29%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 855mg	18%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.2%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 12.5%