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A vibrant Kid-Friendly Veggie Platter featuring carrots, celery, cucumbers, asparagus, radishes, tomatoes, and two dips.

Kid-Friendly Veggie Platter

This simple, colorful platter uses familiar dips to make vegetables appealing for children. It is a practical option for weeknight dinners, school events, or holiday tables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 platter
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 cup Carrots Peeled
  • 1 cup Celery stalks
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Radishes
  • 1 cup Asparagus stalks Blanched
  • 1 cup Green beans Blanched
Dips and Garnish
  • 3 cups Assorted dips such as ranch or hummus
  • 1 bunch Fresh herbs For garnish

Equipment

  • Large platter
  • Small bowls

Method
 

  1. Arrange the vegetables on a large platter.
  2. Place the dips into bowls, then add the bowls to the platter.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2036IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can scatter your vegetables around the platter, or serve them upright in glasses for a different look. For added color, line your tray with lettuce or radicchio leaves. Peel your carrots, and peel other vegetables with tough skins such as waxy cucumbers.

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