Inside-Out Veggie Dip

By GinnyG

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers
• 16 cherry tomatoes
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped carrot
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Details

Preparation time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

•Peel strips from cucumbers to create decorative edges if desired; cut
into 1/2-in. slices. Finely chop two 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 out 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
teaspoon in each. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 3-1/2
dozen.