Crunchy Vegetable Spread

Name: Crunchy Vegetable Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 cups.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup shredded seeded peeled cucumber; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; Assorted crackers

This recipe was sent in by Carolyn Griffin, Macon, Georgia.

Ingredients

3/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup shredded seeded peeled cucumber
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Assorted crackers

Directions

Place vegetables in a small colander or strainer; drain well. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until blended. Stir in vegetables and pepper. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 144 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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hbaseley

Apr 9, 2010

Refreshing and easy. Reduced fat cream cheese works well in this recipe. I have turned to this one many times with good results and rave reviews.
dtteets

Dec 31, 2009

My sister in law brought it to our Christmas party, and it was the hit of the party! Yummy and refreshing.