Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Crudités (Printable)

A creative vegetable arrangement resembling dinosaur fossils, perfect for fun, healthy snacking.

# What You'll 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 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Peel carrots and slice into thin sticks.
03 - Cut cucumber into rounds and halve some to mimic fossil bones.
04 - Slice bell peppers into strips; use a small knife to carve dinosaur bone or footprint shapes if desired.
05 - Place cauliflower and broccoli florets on a large platter to resemble fossilized bones and vertebrae.
06 - Use snap peas and carrot sticks to form ribs and limbs.
07 - Position cherry tomatoes to represent dinosaur eggs around the display.
08 - Place dip in a small bowl at the center or creatively spread in a dinosaur skull or footprint shape.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fun and imaginative presentation
  • Perfect for kids parties and themed gatherings
02 -
  • Use small cookie cutters to shape peppers or cucumbers into dinosaur themed designs
  • Substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality
03 -
  • Use fresh crisp vegetables for best fossil effect
  • Get creative with shapes using small cookie cutters
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