Rainbow Vegetable Vibrant Platter (Print)

A colorful mix of fresh vegetables served with three flavorful, homemade dips for a healthy snack.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, red
02 - 1 cup orange bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
05 - 1 cup carrot sticks
06 - 1 cup purple cauliflower florets
07 - 1 cup sugar snap peas

→ Herb Yogurt Dip

08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Beet Hummus

14 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas
15 - 1 small cooked beet, peeled and chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons tahini
17 - 1 clove garlic
18 - 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
19 - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - Salt, to taste

→ Avocado Lime Dip

21 - 2 ripe avocados
22 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
23 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
24 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
25 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
26 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Wash and trim all vegetables. Arrange them in distinct sections on a large serving platter to create a vibrant rainbow display.
02 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
03 - In a food processor, blend chickpeas, cooked beet, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt according to taste and transfer to a serving bowl.
04 - Mash avocados in a bowl and fold in cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, Greek yogurt, salt, and black pepper until creamy and well combined.
05 - Present the assembled vegetable platter alongside the three dips in separate small bowls for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy appetizer option
  • Variety of fresh vegetables and dips
02 -
  • Use any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne to the dips for extra spice.
03 -
  • Prepare dips a few hours in advance to enhance flavors.
  • Serve with pita chips or crackers for added variety.
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