Inside Out Veggie Dip

By janetsd

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers
• 16 cherry tomatoes
• 1 pkg(8 oz) cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped celery
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped green onion
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped carrot
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Preparation

Step 1

Peel strips from cucumbers to create decorative edges if desired. cut into 1/2" slices. Finely chop 2 slices, set aside, With a small spoon, scoop some of the seeds from the remaining slices.

Cut a thin slice from the bottoms of tomatoes to allow them to rest flat. Cut a thin slice from tops of tomatoes, scoop cut pulp. leaving a 1/4 in. shell. Invert onto paper towels to drain.

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, red pepper, celery, onion, carrot, seasonings and chopped cucumber.

Fill tomatoes and cucumber slices with cream cheese mixture about 1 tsp in each

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.