Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Crudités

A fun and imaginative vegetable platter arranged to look like dinosaur fossils perfect for kids parties or themed gatherings.

This veggie platter always gets smiles from my family especially the kids who love picking their favorite fossils.

Ingredients

• Vegetables: 1 large cucumber, 2 large carrots, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1 cup sugar snap peas, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• Dip: 1 cup hummus or ranch dressing

Instructions

Perfect for simmering soups, baking casseroles, and serving cozy one-pot meals straight from oven to table.

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Step 1:

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2:

Peel the carrots and cut them into thin sticks.

Step 3:

Slice the cucumber into rounds and halve some for fossil bone shapes.

Step 4:

Slice bell peppers into strips and use a small knife to cut some into dinosaur bone or footprint shapes if desired.

Step 5:

Arrange cauliflower and broccoli florets to resemble fossilized bones and vertebrae on a large serving platter.

Step 6:

Use snap peas and carrot sticks to create rib and limb shapes.

Step 7:

Place cherry tomatoes as dinosaur eggs around the display.

Step 8:

Use the dip in a small bowl at the center or creatively spread in the shape of a dinosaur skull or footprint.

Step 9:

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Sharing this platter at family parties creates joyful conversations and lots of laughter among relatives of all ages.

Required Tools

Sharp knife, Vegetable peeler, Cutting board, Large serving platter, Small bowls for dip

Allergen Information

Contains sesame if using hummus and dairy if using ranch dressing Check dip ingredients for possible allergens all vegetables listed are typically allergen free

Nutritional Information

Calories 85 Total Fat 2 g Carbohydrates 15 g Protein 3 g per serving

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This platter makes healthy snacking fun and visually appealing perfect for getting kids to eat their veggies.

Recipe Questions & Answers

→ What vegetables are best for creating the fossil shapes?

Cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes work well due to their shapes and colors.

→ How can I shape the vegetables into dinosaur bones or footprints?

Using small cookie cutters or a sharp knife, slice vegetables into strips, rounds, or custom shapes resembling bones and footprints.

→ What dips pair well with this vegetable arrangement?

Hummus and ranch dressing complement the fresh vegetables nicely, offering creamy and savory options.

→ Can I prepare this platter ahead of time?

Yes, assemble the platter and refrigerate covered until serving to keep vegetables crisp and fresh.

→ Are there any allergen concerns with the dip options?

Hummus contains sesame seeds and ranch may contain dairy; check ingredient labels if allergies are a concern.