Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Crudités (Printable)

A colorful vegetable arrangement inspired by dinosaur fossils, ideal for parties and kid-friendly events.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Peel carrots and slice into thin sticks.
03 - Cut cucumber into rounds, halving some to resemble fossil bones.
04 - Slice red and yellow bell peppers into strips; optionally carve dinosaur bone or footprint shapes using a small knife.
05 - Place cauliflower and broccoli florets on a large platter to mimic fossilized bones and vertebrae.
06 - Use snap peas and carrot sticks to form rib and limb shapes around the platter.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes to represent dinosaur eggs within the arrangement.
08 - Place hummus or ranch dressing in a small bowl at the center, or spread creatively in dinosaur-themed designs.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Imaginative dinosaur-themed vegetable platter
  • 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 -
  • Consider arranging the vegetables ahead of time then refrigerate for freshness.
  • Use contrasting vegetable colors to enhance the dinosaur fossil effect.
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