A vibrant vegetable platter with fresh carrots, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy hummus-based dip.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 12–16 small carrots with tops, washed and trimmed
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 cup radishes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup cucumber slices
06 - 1/2 cup bell pepper strips (orange, yellow, or red)
→ Dip (Edible Soil)
07 - 1 cup hummus (classic or roasted garlic)
08 - 1/4 cup black olives, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh dill or parsley sprigs (for greens)
12 - Microgreens (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Wash, trim, and cut all vegetables as needed, leaving a bit of the carrot tops attached to resemble a garden appearance.
02 - Combine hummus and chopped black olives in a small bowl, then spread the mixture in a thick strip or oval shape on a large platter to mimic a garden bed.
03 - Sprinkle toasted panko breadcrumbs and chopped parsley evenly over the hummus to simulate soil texture.
04 - Insert the carrots vertically into the hummus dip to simulate growing carrots emerging from the soil.
05 - Distribute sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, radish halves, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips artistically around the dip to fill out the board.
06 - Enhance the presentation by adding fresh dill, parsley sprigs, or microgreens for additional color and visual interest.
07 - Present the vegetable board immediately for optimal freshness and appearance.
