5 from 18 votes
Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
Veggie Cream Cheese Spread is a creamy, herbaceous dip blending softened cream cheese with garlic, fresh cilantro, green onions, and finely shredded carrot and celery. The mixture is pulsed in a food processor (or combined by hand) to achieve a spreadable texture that balances mild vegetable crunch with the softness of the cream cheese. It offers a fresh, tangy, and slightly savory flavor ideal for spreading on bread, crackers, or using as a dip.
Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
100 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese regular or 1/3 fat, softened
- 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic fresh
- cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1-2 TBSP green onion chopped
- carrot start with just a little and add as you go!, fresh grated and/or chopped
- celery start with just a little and add as you go!, fresh grated and/or chopped
- salt pinch of salt, optional crank of black pepper or red pepper flakes
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Toss everything in a food processor and pulse to perfection!
- You can easily make this sans-technology by mincing or shredding the veggies [all you'll need is a knife or a box grater!] and chopping the herbs.
- Yup that's it! Now go spread it on everything in sight!
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Notes
- You can add other fresh vegetables like radishes, onions, bell peppers, or broccoli chopped finely into the spread for extra flavor and texture.
- If you prepare by hand, mincing or grating the vegetables finely will help create a consistent spreadable texture.
- Add seasonings such as black pepper and red pepper flakes sparingly and taste to adjust heat to your preference.
- Store the spread covered in the refrigerator and use within a few days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1036IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1036IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.