Dinosaur Bone Prehistoric Crudités (Printable version)

A fun platter featuring bone-shaped breadsticks paired with crunchy, colorful raw vegetables and tangy dip.

# What you need:

→ Dinosaur Bones Breadsticks

01 - 8.8 oz pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp coarse sea salt
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)

→ Prehistoric Crudités

05 - 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
06 - 1 cucumber, cut into spears
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1 cup broccoli florets
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip

11 - 7 oz Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide pizza dough into 12 portions. Roll each into a 5-inch rope and tie loose knots at both ends to mimic bones.
03 - Place shaped breadsticks on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and oregano.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and cooked through. Allow to cool slightly.
05 - Place carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, broccoli florets, and cherry tomatoes on a large serving platter.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, mixing well.
07 - Distribute breadstick bones among the vegetables and serve alongside the dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and fun to eat
  • Colorful and nutritious raw vegetables
02 -
  • Swap Greek yogurt dip for hummus or ranch dressing if preferred
  • Use any colorful vegetables you like for the crudités
03 -
  • Make breadsticks ahead and freeze before baking
  • Customize crudités with seasonal vegetables for variety
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