Rainbow Vegetable Dips (Printer-friendly)

A colorful assortment of fresh vegetables served with three flavorful homemade dips for a delightful start.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 - 1 tablespoon 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 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
19 - 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
20 - Salt, to taste

→ Avocado Lime Dip

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

# Directions:

01 - Wash and prepare all vegetables. Arrange them in sections on a large serving platter, creating 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 - Blend cooked chickpeas, beet, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Add salt to taste and transfer to a serving bowl.
04 - Mash avocados until creamy. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, garlic, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
05 - Arrange the vegetable platter with the three dips served alongside in small bowls.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and healthy appetizer
  • Variety of flavorful homemade dips
02 -
  • Use any seasonal vegetables you prefer
  • Add a pinch of cayenne to the dips for extra spice
03 -
  • Chill dips for at least 1 hour for best flavor
  • Use ripe avocados to ensure creamy texture in the lime dip
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