Pin A playful, kid-friendly platter featuring dinosaur bone breadsticks and a colorful assortment of crunchy raw vegetables, perfect for parties or themed gatherings.
This recipe was an instant hit at my child's dinosaur-themed birthday party and brought smiles all around.
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 oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape dough:
- 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.
- Bake breadsticks:
- Arrange breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and oregano.
- Baking time:
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
- Prep vegetables:
- Arrange carrot, cucumber, bell peppers, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes on a large platter.
- Make dip:
- Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dip.
- Serve:
- Place breadstick bones among the vegetables. Serve with the dip on the side.
Pin Sharing this platter made family time more exciting and encouraged my kids to eat their veggies.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, knife and cutting board, mixing bowl, pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (pizza dough) and dairy (Greek yogurt). Use gluten-free dough and plant-based dips to accommodate allergies.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 180 calories, 5 g total fat, 29 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein
Pin This colorful platter is sure to delight guests and make healthy eating fun and easy.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I shape the breadsticks to resemble dinosaur bones?
Divide the pizza dough into ropes about 12 cm long, then tie loose knots at each end to create the bone shape before baking.
- → Can I substitute the Greek yogurt dip?
Yes, alternatives like hummus or ranch dressing can be used to suit different dietary preferences.
- → What vegetables work best for the crudités platter?
Fresh, crunchy vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes create pleasing textures and colors.
- → How do I make this platter vegan?
Use vegan pizza dough and replace the Greek yogurt dip with a plant-based alternative.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
This dish contains gluten and dairy by default; substitute gluten-free dough and dairy-free dips for allergen-friendly options.
- → What temperature and duration are best for baking the breadsticks?
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.