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Garden Vegetable Spread

Creamy Garden Vegetable Spread: A Wholesome Delight

Discover the Creamy Garden Vegetable Spread, a delightful recipe filled with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Spread
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil as substitute
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot grated or finely chopped
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 sprig Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garden Vegetable Spread
  1. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add chopped onion, grated carrot, diced zucchini, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and vibrant.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook for an additional minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Remove skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the cooled mixture to a mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until creamy.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing. Chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking and adjust seasoning to taste.

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