Ingredients
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp of chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp of salt
- 1 can of artichoke hearts, should be chopped and dried
- 1/3 cup of black olives, finely chopped and diced
- 8 green onions, diced
- 4 ounces of sun dried tomatoes, chopped and softened
- 1/4 cup of parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
It’s a lovely spread which can be easily converted into a dip. There will be barely any leftovers because it tastes incredibly delicious. It is easy to make and goes extremely well with veggies, pretzels or can be eaten on their own. It is surprising to know how the flavors come together, filling the aroma in the kitchen. By the end of the dish you will see a smile on the faces of everyone.
Health benefits
A crucial ingredient of the Tuscan spread, cream cheese is considered to be a healthier alternative to butter. If you are trying to lose weight, you should make healthy decisions when you include cream cheese in your diet. There are plenty of calories, sodium, potassium, cholesterol and protein which will help to regulate the body. However you should be careful not to overeat because they do have artery clogging properties because of some quantity of saturated fat. As is the same case with every other dish, you should eat it in moderation to prevent negative side effects.
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How to Make Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread
Trivia
Since then it has gained so much popularity that by March 2014, around 74% of Americans had cream cheese I their households. According to statista.com more than 245 million Americans used cream cheese in 2017. |
