Inside-Out Veggie Dip

Kids have fun eating these bite-sized veggie snacks. Change up the seasonings in the dip to fit your family's tastes.

• Total Time
  Prep: 35 min. + chilling  

 Makes
 3-1/2  

 dozen

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

Directions

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.
2. 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.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, red pepper, celery, onion, carrot, seasonings and chopped cucumber.
4. Fill tomatoes and cucumber slices with cream cheese mixture, about 1 teaspoon in each. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
   

Nutrition Facts 
1 piece: 23 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.