Gluten-free · 12 min
Toast with Loaded Garden Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
- 12 min
- 2–6 servings
- 225 kcal / serving
A light veggie spread folds carrot, bell pepper, and chives into soften cream cheese for toasted bread. It comes together quickly, making a satisfying weeknight bite with a creamy, veggie-packed spread.
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Ingredients
- ½ mediumcarrot
- ¼ small pkgchives
- ⅓ (8 oz) blockcream cheese
- ¼red bell pepper
- 2 sliceswhole grain bread
From the pantry: black pepper
Cookware
baking sheet pan · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · grater · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · stirring spoon · toaster (optional) · vegetable peeler
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Produce
- ½ mediumcarrot
- ¼ small pkgchives
- ¼red bell pepper
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ⅓ (8 oz) blockcream cheese
Bakery & bread
- 2 sliceswhole grain bread
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 medium |
| chives | ¼ small pkg | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| cream cheese | ⅓ (8 oz) block | ⅔ (8 oz) block | 1 (8 oz) block |
| red bell pepper | ¼ | ½ | 1 |
| whole grain bread | 2 slices | 4 slices | 6 slices |
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Directions
- If using the oven, set it to broil on high and place the rack near the top; skip this step if you’re using a toaster for the bread.
- Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and put them in a small bowl to soften.
- Rinse the carrot, pepper, and chives, then dry them.
- Peel and coarsely grate the carrot and add it to the bowl with the cream cheese.
- Seed and mince the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl with the carrot.
- Chop the chives and stir them into the mixture; mash everything together with the back of a spoon until blended into a spread.
- Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and broil until toasted, flipping halfway through, about 2 minutes; alternatively, toast the bread in a toaster.
- Spread the veggie cream cheese onto each slice of toast and serve, dividing evenly between plates.
Two tips
- The spread can be made a few hours ahead and kept in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Finish with a light grind of black pepper for extra brightness, if desired.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 225 kcal
- Protein
- 7 g
- Carbs
- 18 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 276 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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