Quick and Easy Veggie Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with this Quick and Easy Veggie Spread, a vibrant, creamy creation packed with garden-fresh flavors and ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring softened cream cheese combined with finely grated carrot, crunchy red bell pepper, zesty green onion, and fragrant parsley, this spread is infused with garlic powder and a splash of lemon juice for a punch of tangy delight. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, it’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing dip that pairs beautifully with crackers, toasted bread, or crisp veggies. Whether served immediately or prepped ahead for up to 5 days, this veggie spread is an effortless way to add color, texture, and wholesome goodness to any snack or gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 medium carrot, finely grated
• 0.5 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Directions

Step 1

Place the softened cream cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the grated carrot, chopped red bell pepper, green onion, and parsley to the bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture.

Step 5

Using a spoon or spatula, mix everything together until well combined and smooth.

Step 6

Transfer the veggie spread to a serving bowl or airtight container.

Step 7

Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or fresh veggies, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	403 grams (403.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	867

Total Fat 79.90g	102%
Saturated Fat 47.90g	240%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 251mg	84%
Sodium 1375mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 27.10g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4.40g	16%
Total Sugars 14.80g
Protein 17.00g	34%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293mg	23%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 734mg	16%

*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: 80.3%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 12.1%