Nana’s Fresh Garden Vegetable Spread

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced cucumbers
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (or use all cream cheese for a creamier spread)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables: Rinse thoroughly under cold water and chop into small, even pieces.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth.
3. Add the lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture.
4. Gently fold in the chopped dill, parsley, garlic powder, and the diced vegetables.
5. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Transfer the spread to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. Before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled with crackers or pita bread.

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