Article 5 Healthy Spreads
July 17, 2017
From casual outdoor picnics to festive gatherings, dips and spreads are tempting party staples. Whether served up alongside chips and veggies or on a sandwich platter, these crowd pleasers aren’t typically as welcome to the waistline. Unfortunately, many tasty spreads tend to be filled with empty calories, fat, sugar, and sodium. No need to keep off the condiments altogether, though. We’ve rounded up five delectable, nutritious, plant-based healthy spreads that are easy to prep, versatile, and guaranteed to please your palate. Try them all on your favourite Silver Hills Bakery sprouted whole grain toast!
Savoury Spinach Spread
Packed with green goodness, this light spinach spread gets its delicious creaminess from soft tofu and raw cashews.
Easy Dairy-Free Tzatziki
Cool, creamy, and delicious this dairy-free take on the traditional Greek favourite is packed with essential amino acids, protein, and Omega-3s.
Creamy Carrot Sunflower Spread
Mildly nutty sunflower seeds combine with vitamin A-rich carrots for a bright, fresh creamy spread that looks and tastes like sunshine.
Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Spread
At once savoury and smoky sweet, this versatile roasted red pepper and eggplant spread is a sensation for the taste buds.
Mushroom Pâté
No one will miss foie gras when offered a taste of this rich “faux gras” made of meaty mushrooms, creamy cashews, and fresh herbs.
