Dinosaur Bone Prehistoric Crudités (Printable)

A playful platter featuring bone-shaped breadsticks with fresh crisp vegetables and a creamy dip.

# What you'll need:

→ Dinosaur Bones Breadsticks

01 - 8.8 oz pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp coarse sea salt
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)

→ Prehistoric Crudités

05 - 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
06 - 1 cucumber, cut into spears
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1 cup broccoli florets
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip

11 - 7 oz Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Preparation steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 5-inch rope and tie a loose knot at each end to mimic a bone shape.
03 - Place shaped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush them evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and dried oregano if desired.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
05 - On a large serving platter, artfully arrange carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, broccoli florets, and cherry tomatoes.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir to blend well.
07 - Place the dinosaur bone breadsticks among the vegetable assortment and serve the dip on the side.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly fun presentation
  • Healthy and colorful vegetables
02 -
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease clean up.
  • Swap Greek yogurt dip for vegan or dairy-free versions if needed.
03 -
  • Tie knots loosely to create distinct bone shapes.
  • Add different herbs to the breadsticks for unique flavors.
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