Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Crudités (Printable)

Colorful vegetable platter arranged to resemble dinosaur fossils for festive occasions.

# 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and imaginative for kids parties
  • Healthy vegetarian and gluten-free option
02 -
  • Use small cookie cutters to shape peppers or cucumbers into dinosaur-themed designs
  • Substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality
03 -
  • Use cookie cutters for fun dinosaur shapes
  • Pair with guacamole or Greek yogurt dip for variety
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