Rainbow Vegetable Dips (Print Version)

Colorful vegetables served with three flavorful dips make a delightful and healthy appetizer or party dish.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
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 Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tsp lemon zest
12 - 1 tbsp 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 tbsp tahini
17 - 1 clove garlic
18 - 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
19 - 1.5 tbsp olive oil
20 - Salt, to taste

→ Avocado Lime Dip

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

# Directions:

01 - Wash and prepare all vegetables. Arrange them in sections on a large platter to showcase a rainbow of colors.
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 chill until serving.
03 - Blend cooked chickpeas, beet, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
04 - Mash avocados in a bowl. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, garlic, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
05 - Present the vegetable platter with the three dips in separate small bowls alongside for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy appetizer or party snack
  • Variety of delicious homemade dips
02 -
  • Use any seasonal vegetables you prefer
  • All dips can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated
03 -
  • Prepare dips a few hours ahead to enhance flavors
  • Arrange vegetables by color to create an appealing rainbow effect
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