Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Crudités (Print Version)

Creative vegetable platter arranged as dinosaur fossils for festive, kid-friendly appeal.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 2 large carrots
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets
04 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
06 - 1 red bell pepper
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip

09 - 1 cup hummus or ranch dressing

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Peel the carrots and cut into thin sticks.
03 - Slice the cucumber into rounds and halve some pieces to form fossil bone shapes.
04 - Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into strips; optionally use a small knife to carve dinosaur bone or footprint shapes.
05 - Arrange cauliflower and broccoli florets on a large platter to resemble fossilized bones and vertebrae.
06 - Use snap peas and carrot sticks to represent ribs and limbs around the display.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes around the platter to mimic dinosaur eggs.
08 - Place hummus or ranch dressing in a small bowl at the center or creatively spread in the shape of a dinosaur skull or footprint.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and imaginative presentation
  • Healthy vegetarian snack
02 -
  • Use small cookie cutters to shape peppers or cucumbers into dinosaur-themed designs
  • Substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality
03 -
  • Use fresh seasonal vegetables for best taste and color
  • Try different dips to keep the platter exciting
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