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Garden Vegetable Spread

Creamy Garden Vegetable Spread You’ll Love in Minutes

This Garden Vegetable Spread is creamy, versatile, and can be made in under 20 minutes, perfect for a healthy snack or dip.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 0.5 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Carrots grated
  • 0.5 cup Zucchini finely diced
  • 0.25 cup Red Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
Seasonings
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika smoky paprika or cayenne
For Creaminess
  • 3 tablespoons Cream Cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise or plain yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Mozzarella Cheese finely shredded
Fresh Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice or vinegar

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook for another minute.
  3. Allow the vegetable mixture to cool for about 10 minutes to prevent melting the cream cheese.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled vegetable mixture with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese. Add parsley and lemon juice.
  5. Blend the mixture until smooth using a spatula or electric mixer, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  7. Stir the spread before serving. Enjoy with baguette slices, crackers, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Can be made a day ahead for deeper flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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