Garden Vegetable Spread
A creamy, flavorful vegetable spread that’s perfect on crackers, toast, sandwiches, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp finely chopped celery
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for freshness)
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Mix in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), garlic powder, onion powder, dill, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice.
Fold in the broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, and parsley until evenly combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Crackers
Toasted baguette slices
Bagels
Sandwiches or wraps
Celery sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or carrot sticks
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving. Do not freeze, as the texture may become grainy.
