Garden Vegetable Spread
A creamy, vibrant spread packed with fresh veggies and herbs, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Feel free to substitute with vegan cream cheese if preferred.
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Sour cream works in a pinch!
Fresh Vegetables
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced finely.
- 1 cup Carrots Grated; you can use zucchini for a lighter option.
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions Sliced.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil Feel free to swap with parsley or dill.
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can also be used.
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast Adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.
Instructions
Preparation
- Finely chop the red bell pepper and green onions, and grate the carrots.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Add in the garlic powder and nutritional yeast. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Gently mix in the grated carrots, chopped bell pepper, green onions, and fresh basil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper, or add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and enjoy!
Notes
Chill for at least an hour before serving for the flavors to meld beautifully. This spread keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.