Themed Crudités Veggie Dippers (Print)

A vibrant assortment of fresh veggies shaped into colorful holiday ornaments for easy snacking.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large red bell pepper
02 - 1 large yellow bell pepper
03 - 1 large cucumber
04 - 2 large carrots
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 small head broccoli
07 - 1 small head cauliflower
08 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
09 - 8 thin celery stalks

→ Garnishes & Ornament Hooks

10 - 8 pretzel sticks or thin breadsticks
11 - 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
13 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
14 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

→ Dips

15 - 1 cup hummus
16 - 1 cup ranch dressing or Greek yogurt dip

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Cut bell peppers into thick rounds and remove seeds; slice cucumber into thick rounds; peel carrots and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
03 - Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut ornament shapes from the bell peppers, cucumber, and carrot slices.
04 - Leave cherry tomatoes whole; break broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
05 - Thread each ornament-shaped vegetable onto a pretzel stick or breadstick to mimic a hanger; skewer smaller vegetables like cherry tomatoes and snap peas onto sticks.
06 - Cluster the vegetable skewers on a large serving platter to resemble colorful holiday ornaments.
07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and pomegranate seeds over the arranged vegetables for vibrant color and texture.
08 - Offer hummus and ranch or yogurt dip on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and festive presentation
  • Healthy and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Substitute bell peppers or cucumbers with zucchini or radishes for variety
  • Use gluten-free breadsticks for a fully gluten-free option
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean cuts
  • Chill vegetables before serving for freshness
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