Ultimate Garden Vegetable Spread
A vibrant Garden Vegetable Spread that’s quick to make and packed with protein and veggies, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook and Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup finely diced zucchini
- ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until it’s soft and translucent.
- Toss in the grated carrot, zucchini, and diced red bell pepper. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a separate bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Fold the cooled veggies into the creamy mixture. Stir in the shredded mozzarella, fresh parsley, and lemon juice.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
This spread can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor. It may be adjusted for various diets by using plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: garden spread, vegetable dip, healthy appetizer, snack spread, creamy vegetable spread