Chilled Veggie Dip in a Bread Bowl
Chilled Veggie Dip in a Bread Bowl blends grated carrot, zucchini, and chopped spinach into a creamy base of sour cream, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise, seasoned with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dill. Refrigerating the mix allows flavors to develop. Serving it in a hollowed bread loaf alongside fresh vegetable sticks or chips makes for a casual party dish with fresh textures and a savory herbaceous flavor profile.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup carrot grated
- ¼ cup zucchini grated
- ¼ cup spinach approx. 1 handful, chopped, fresh
- 3 TBSP green onion extra to garnish, chopped
- 8 oz sour cream
- 7-8 oz Greek yogurt plain, 2% fat
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dill fresh works too!, dried
- 1 bread fresh round loaf from bakery; see notes for preparation
DELISH DIPPERS:
- bread or crostini; chopped
- carrot
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- cucumber slices
- celery sticks
- bell pepper sliced
- Pita chips
- and anything your heart desires!
Instructions
- Chop your veggies and squeeze the zucchini dry with a few paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Pop it in the refrigerator overnight and serve the next day with all your favorite dippers. Dip will stay fresh and delicious for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Serve it in a bread bowl (see above for instructions), in hollowed out bell peppers, or your favorite bowl. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the dip to chill overnight for best flavor development between the herbs, vegetables, and seasonings.
- If Greek yogurt is not available, substitute with extra sour cream and mayonnaise to maintain creamy texture.
- Optional fresh toppings like chopped tomato, onion, or spinach can add extra freshness and color when serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 977IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.