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Creamy Garden Veggie Spread

Creamy Garden Veggie Spread for a Fresh Snack Delight

Creamy Garden Veggie Spread is a nutritious and flavorful snack made with fresh vegetables for a healthy treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spread Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing the vegetables; choose extra virgin for enhanced flavor.
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup carrot grated
  • 0.5 cup zucchini finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Creamy Texture
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice adjust for more tang if desired.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 6-8 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the veggie mixture to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and lemon juice to the cooled veggie mixture.
  5. Mix until creamy and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  7. Serve with crunchy crackers, vegetable sticks, or as a spread on sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This spread is highly customizable; feel free to try different vegetables or adjust seasonings to your liking.

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