Crudités with Lemon-Pesto Goat Cheese Dip

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Crudités with Lemon-Pesto Goat Cheese Dip
45 min.
8
179kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious way to elevate your next gathering? Look no further than our Crudités with Lemon-Pesto Goat Cheese Dip! This delightful side dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also brings a burst of flavor that will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

Imagine a colorful platter filled with an assortment of fresh vegetables, from crunchy cauliflower and broccoli florets to crisp carrot and celery sticks, all perfectly paired with a creamy, zesty dip. The star of this recipe is the soft, fresh goat cheese, blended to perfection with tangy lemon juice and aromatic lemon peel, creating a dip that is both refreshing and indulgent.

The addition of store-bought pesto adds a rich, herby depth, while toasted pine nuts provide a delightful crunch that complements the smooth texture of the dip. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a more formal affair, this dish is sure to be a hit. Plus, it can be prepared a day in advance, making it a convenient option for busy hosts.

Serve this vibrant dip alongside your colorful vegetable platter, and watch as it disappears in no time. With only 179 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. So gather your friends, prepare this scrumptious dip, and enjoy a healthy yet delicious treat that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces goat cheese fresh soft room temperature
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 cup purchased pesto 
  • tablespoons pinenuts toasted
  • sticks vegetables assorted (such as cauliflower and broccoli florets, carrot and celery bell pepper strips, and jicama sticks)
  • 0.7 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Arrange vegetables on platter; cover and chill. Blend cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup pesto, lemon juice, and lemon peel in processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Transfer to serving bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  3. Top dip with dollops of remaining 2 tablespoons pesto.
  4. Sprinkle dip with toasted pine nuts.
  5. Serve dip alongside platter of assorted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories179kcal
Protein17.1%
Fat78.14%
Carbs4.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.8956521982732%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.36kcal
8.97%
Fat:15.78g
24.27%
Saturated Fat:7.72g
48.26%
Carbohydrates:2.16g
0.72%
Net Carbohydrates:1.89g
0.69%
Sugar:1.42g
1.58%
Cholesterol:28.23mg
9.41%
Sodium:208.96mg
9.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.77g
15.53%
Copper:0.3mg
14.84%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.92%
Vitamin A:643.63IU
12.87%
Phosphorus:120.09mg
12.01%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.21%
Calcium:82.63mg
8.26%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.07%
Iron:0.88mg
4.87%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.69%
Magnesium:14.17mg
3.54%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.2%
Vitamin C:2.24mg
2.71%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.6%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.52%
Selenium:1.73µg
2.47%
Vitamin K:2.4µg
2.29%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.79%
Folate:7.13µg
1.78%
Potassium:52.95mg
1.51%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.43%
Fiber:0.27g
1.08%
Source:Epicurious