Rainbow Bright Veggie Sticks (Print View)

Crisp, colorful vegetable sticks arranged in a rainbow arch for a bright, healthy snack or appetizer.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks
02 - 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks
03 - 1 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, sliced into strips
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip (optional)

09 - 1/2 cup hummus or ranch dip

# Directions:

01 - Thoroughly wash and dry all vegetables.
02 - Slice bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, celery, and cabbage into sticks or strips of uniform size for consistent presentation.
03 - Arrange the vegetable sticks on a large serving platter or board in an arch shape, grouping each color together to create a rainbow effect.
04 - Position cherry tomatoes at one end of the arch to represent the pot of gold or clouds.
05 - Place the hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl and serve alongside the vegetable arch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant colors that appeal to kids and adults
  • Easy and quick to prepare healthy snack
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 -
  • Use fresh crisp vegetables for best texture
  • Cut vegetables evenly for a uniform rainbow appearance
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