Slow & Savory Turtle Crudités (Print)

Fresh vegetables creatively shaped like turtles, paired with a creamy herb dip for a colorful appetizer.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 1 green bell pepper
03 - 8 cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 small zucchini
05 - 12 baby carrots
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 cup snap peas

→ Herb Dip

08 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
09 - ¼ cup sour cream
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes & Assembly

15 - 8 black olive slices for eyes
16 - 8 toothpicks

# Directions:

01 - Slice the cucumber into ½-inch thick rounds to serve as turtle shells.
02 - Cut the green bell pepper and zucchini into small wedges for legs and heads.
03 - Attach four vegetable wedges around each cucumber round with toothpicks to form legs, and add a smaller wedge for the head.
04 - Use a small dab of yogurt dip to affix black olive slices to the heads, creating eyes.
05 - Artfully arrange cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli florets, and snap peas around the turtles to form a vibrant vegetable platter.
06 - In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, sour cream, dill, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
07 - Present the vegetable turtles alongside the herb dip for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Swap Greek yogurt for dairy free alternatives for a vegan dip
  • Add radishes or celery for extra crunch and color
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