INSIDE-OUT VEGGIE DIP

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

Peel strips from cucumbers to create decorative edges if desired; cut into 1/2-in. 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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.