Heart-Healthy Herb Cheese Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this Heart-Healthy Herb Cheese Spread—a creamy, flavorful, and guilt-free option perfect for snacking or entertaining. Made with low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt, this spread is a lighter alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste. Freshly chopped parsley, chives, and dill deliver a vibrant herbaceous punch, while a dash of garlic powder and a splash of lemon juice add depth and zest. Ready in just 10 minutes and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is an excellent choice for pairing with whole-grain crackers or crisp vegetable sticks. Impress your guests or treat yourself with this deliciously healthy, homemade spread!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt. Using a spatula or mixer, blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Add the chopped fresh parsley, chives, and dill to the mixture. Stir well to distribute the herbs evenly throughout the spread.
Step 3
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 4
Taste the spread and adjust seasonings if needed. You can add more herbs or a pinch more salt and pepper according to personal preference.
Step 5
Transfer the herb cheese spread to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve the spread chilled with whole-grain crackers, whole-grain bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (375.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 651.1 |
| Total Fat 40.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 84.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1611.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.8g | |
| Protein 28.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 451.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 691.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories