Save A playful, kid-friendly platter featuring dinosaur bone breadsticks and a colorful assortment of crunchy raw vegetables, perfect for parties or themed gatherings.
This dish always delights my little ones and is a hit at every party we host
Ingredients
- Dinosaur Bones Breadsticks: 250 g pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp coarse sea salt, 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- Prehistoric Crudités: 1 large carrot peeled and cut into sticks, 1 cucumber cut into spears, 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips, 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Dip: 200 g Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the breadsticks:
- Divide pizza dough into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a 12 cm (5-inch) rope. Tie a loose knot at each end to resemble a bone.
- Prepare for baking:
- Arrange breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and oregano.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
- Arrange vegetables:
- Arrange carrot cucumber bell peppers broccoli and cherry tomatoes on a large platter.
- Make the dip:
- In a small bowl mix Greek yogurt lemon juice chives salt and pepper to make the dip.
- Serve:
- Place the breadstick bones among the vegetables. Serve with the dip on the side.
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Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, knife and cutting board, mixing bowl, pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (pizza dough) and dairy (Greek yogurt). For gluten-free use gluten-free dough for dairy-free use plant-based dip
Nutritional Information
Calories 180 Total fat 5 g Carbohydrates 29 g Protein 6 g per serving
Save This vibrant and fun appetizer is perfect for any occasion and sure to impress both kids and adults alike
Recipe Help & Answers
- → How do you shape the breadsticks to resemble dinosaur bones?
Divide the dough into ropes about 12 cm long and tie loose knots at each end to mimic the bone shape before baking.
- → Can I substitute the yogurt dip for another option?
Yes, you can replace the yogurt with hummus, ranch dressing, or a dairy-free alternative to suit dietary preferences.
- → What vegetables work best for the crudités platter?
Crunchy and colorful vegetables like carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, broccoli florets, and cherry tomatoes create a visually appealing and tasty mix.
- → Is this suitable for vegan diets?
By using vegan pizza dough and a plant-based dip, this platter can be adapted to fit vegan dietary needs.
- → How long does it take to prepare and bake the breadsticks?
The breadsticks require about 20 minutes of preparation and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.