Cream cheese spread on crackers on a white plate.

Spring Spread

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A tasty dip for veggies or a fun spread on crackers or bagels.

Ingredients 

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Low-fat
  • 1/2 Carrot Grated
  • 1/2 Red Bell Pepper Finely diced
  • 2 Green Onions Finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Herbs Chopped
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Small Bowl

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until creamy.
  • Spread on whole grain crackers and enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • This is a great way to use up leftover herbs (such as dill, thyme, oregano, basil) and vegetables.
  • You can also spread this on a whole grain flour tortilla, roll up, then slice for mini pinwheel sandwiches.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spring Spread
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
109
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
96
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
117
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
2264
IU
45
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Carrot, Cream Cheese, Lemon Juice, Red Bell Pepper