Broccoli and Carrot Squares

Broccoli and Carrot Squares
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 436.6
  • Total Fat: 28.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 27.6 mg
  • Sodium: 775.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 9.2 g

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Introduction

This is a recipe that my mother used to make for me when I was a child to help me eat my vegetables. Although I don't make it often, it has remained one of my favorite snacks! This is a recipe that my mother used to make for me when I was a child to help me eat my vegetables. Although I don't make it often, it has remained one of my favorite snacks!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    One tube of crescent rolls, uncooked
    1c Fresh chopped broccoli
    3/4 cup Fresh grated carrots
    6-7oz Neufchatel cheese, room temperature (or fat free cream cheese)
    3tbsp Fat free or reduced fat ranch dressing
    3tbsp Mayonaise
    Herb seasonings of your choice


Directions

Roll the crescent rolls into one large square and press seams together. Bake at 350 degrees for approx 10-15 minutes (oven times may vary).

In a medium bowl, mix together neufchatel cheese, ranch dressing, mayonaise, and seasonings until well blended. You may add a little milk if you like it creamier.

Mix chopped broccoli and grated carrots together.

When the crescent square is golden brown, remove it from the oven and allow to cool. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent and top with the broccoli/carrot mixture.

Cut into squares of your desired size and enjoy!

As recommended on the crescent roll package, this makes 6 53g servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ACS61987.