Dip and Raw Vegetables Platter
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Waiting time: none
Servings: 8
IngredientsPreparation
Dip
  • 4 ounces [113 g] cream cheese
  • 1 banana, into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] lemon juice
Raw vegetables
  • 2 red bell peppers, membranes and seeds removed, into 2-inch [5-cm] long strips
  • 1 small cauliflower, into flowerets
  • 6 large peeled carrots, into 2-inch [5-cm] long chunks and then sliced into 4 wedges
  • 1 peeled or not cucumber, into 2-inch [5-cm] long chunks and then sliced into 4 wedges
  • 1 whole celery, into 2-inch [5-cm] long chunks
  • Prepare dip.
  • Peel, rinse then slice or cut raw vegetables into bite-size pieces.
  • Arrange raw vegetable slices or pieces onto 2 large plates.
  • Arrange 1 small dip bowl into the center of each plate, and serve.
Dip
  • Soften cream cheese into microwave-oven, covered, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on 'MINIMUM'.
  • Transfer cream cheese into a blender; add banana chunks, milk, curry paste and lemon juice.
  • Blend until smooth; pour into 2 small dip bowls.