Rainbow Bright Veggie Sticks (Print view)

A colorful arch of fresh vegetable sticks perfect for snacking or kid-friendly platters.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks
02 - 1 medium orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks
03 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks
04 - 1 cup carrot sticks
05 - 1 cup cucumber sticks
06 - 1 cup celery sticks
07 - 1 cup purple or red cabbage, cut into strips
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip (optional)

09 - 1/2 cup hummus or ranch dip

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly to remove any dirt or residue.
02 - Cut bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, celery, and cabbage into sticks or strips of uniform size for consistent presentation.
03 - On a large serving board or platter, organize the vegetable sticks into an arch shape, grouping each color together to resemble a rainbow.
04 - Place cherry tomatoes at one end of the arch to represent the pot of gold or clouds.
05 - Accompany the vegetables with hummus or ranch dip served in a small bowl on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfect for snacking and parties
  • Kid-friendly and colorful
02 -
  • Try adding snap peas yellow squash or radishes for more color and variety
  • For extra crunch chill the cut veggies in ice water for 10 minutes before arranging
03 -
  • Chill veggies for extra crunch
  • Arrange colors to enhance the rainbow effect
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