Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Crudités (Printable)

A fun vegetable platter shaped like dinosaur fossils with fresh veggies and creamy dip, ideal for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ 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 - Thoroughly wash and dry all vegetables before proceeding.
02 - Peel the carrots and slice them into thin sticks.
03 - Cut the cucumber into rounds, halving some pieces for fossil bone shapes.
04 - Slice bell peppers into strips and optionally carve dinosaur bone or footprint shapes using a small knife.
05 - Place cauliflower and broccoli florets on a large serving platter to mimic fossilized bones and vertebrae.
06 - Use snap peas and carrot sticks to create rib and limb shapes around the florets.
07 - Distribute cherry tomatoes around the arrangement to represent dinosaur eggs.
08 - Serve hummus or ranch dressing in a small bowl placed centrally or creatively spread in dinosaur skull or footprint form.
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 -
  • Choose fresh, crisp vegetables for best shapes and texture
  • Prepare vegetables ahead and keep refrigerated to maintain freshness
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