Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Crudités (Print)

Imaginative vegetable platter shaped as dinosaur fossils using fresh colorful veggies and dip.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly to ensure freshness and cleanliness.
02 - Peel carrots and slice into thin sticks suitable for creating rib and limb shapes.
03 - Cut cucumber into rounds and halve some pieces to emulate fossil bone shapes.
04 - Slice bell peppers into strips and optionally use a small knife or cookie cutters to form dinosaur bones or footprint shapes.
05 - Lay cauliflower and broccoli florets on a large platter, arranging them to resemble fossilized bones and vertebrae.
06 - Position sugar snap peas and carrot sticks to simulate ribs and limbs of dinosaur fossils.
07 - Place cherry tomatoes strategically around the display to represent dinosaur eggs.
08 - Place the hummus or ranch dressing in a small bowl at the center or spread creatively in a dinosaur skull or footprint shape.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A fun and imaginative vegetable platter
  • Perfect for kids parties or themed gatherings
02 -
  • Use small cookie cutters to shape peppers or cucumbers into dinosaur-themed designs
  • Substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality
03 -
  • Pair with guacamole or Greek yogurt dip for variety
  • Use small cookie cutters to enhance visual appeal
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