Delicious Garden Veggie Spread: Boost Your Culinary Skills!
Author:antaki
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Elevate your dishes with this flavorful garden veggie spread, perfect for enhancing any meal. Discover simple recipes and tips now!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup cream cheese, softened (or a dairy-free alternative)
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream, if you prefer)
1 cup bell peppers, finely chopped (red, yellow, or orange for sweetness)
½ cup cucumber, peeled and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, finely chopped (a sweeter variety works best)
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (or parsley, if basil isn’t your thing)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh-squeezed makes all the difference)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep your veggies: Start by washing and finely chopping all your vegetables. Make sure they’re small enough to blend seamlessly in the spread, but not so small that they lose all their crunch!
Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Mix them together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
Add your flavors: Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Fold in the veggies: Gently stir in the chopped bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and basil.
Taste and adjust: Give your spread a little taste. Adjust the lemon juice or salt to your preference.
Chill it: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour.
Serve and enjoy: When ready to serve, pull it out, give it a good stir, and find your favorite bread, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
A delightful and versatile Garden Vegetable Spread made with fresh summer vegetables, perfect for gatherings, picnics, or cozy nights in.
