Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Vegetables (Printer-Friendly)

A fun display of veggies arranged as dinosaur fossils, ideal for themed parties and snacks.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Creative and fun way to serve vegetables
  • 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 -
  • Pair with guacamole or Greek yogurt dip for variety
  • Use fresh crisp vegetables for best presentation
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