Vegetable Cream Cheese Sauce: The Ultimate Guide to Delicious & Healthy Recipes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (5–7 minutes).
- Add garlic and bell peppers; cook for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in zucchini and carrots, cooking until tender-crisp (5–7 minutes).
- Season with oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Add spinach and basil; cook until wilted (about 1–2 minutes).
- In a separate saucepan, whisk softened cream cheese with milk and vegetable broth until smooth.
- Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until melted.
- Combine sautéed vegetables with the cream cheese mixture; simmer gently for 5–10 minutes.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg