Vegetable Cream Cheese Sauce: The Ultimate Guide to Delicious & Healthy Recipes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 5–7 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and bell peppers; cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and carrots, cooking for an additional 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix in spinach and basil until wilted.
- In a separate saucepan, combine cream cheese, milk, and vegetable broth; whisk until smooth and melt over low heat.
- Gradually add the sautéed vegetables to the cream cheese mixture while stirring.
- Simmer on low heat for about 5–10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg