Skeleton Crudite Recipe

Name: Skeleton Crudite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 hollowed-out head of cabbage; 1 zucchini and 1 yellow squash sliced into half circles; 1 cucumber sliced length-wise; 1 radish; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 red pepper, sliced; 2 cauliflower florets; 2 broccoli florets; 10 baby carrots; 2 mushroom caps; 1 carrot, sliced into 4 pieces; 2 cherry tomatoes; 4 green beans; 2 yellow beans; 10 snap peas; 1 (8-ounce) container of store-bought dip

Servings: persons

1 hollowed-out head of cabbage
1 zucchini and 1 yellow squash sliced into half circles
1 cucumber sliced length-wise
1 radish
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
2 cauliflower florets
2 broccoli florets
10 baby carrots
2 mushroom caps
1 carrot, sliced into 4 pieces
2 cherry tomatoes
4 green beans
2 yellow beans
10 snap peas
1 (8-ounce) container of store-bought dip

1
Build your skeleton on a large platter.
2
Cut the zucchini and yellow squash into round slices and then cut those in halves.
3
Arrange the zucchini and yellow squash down the center of the platter as the spine.
4
Cut 2 long slices of cucumber and place as the shoulder bones.
5
Arrange green beans from the shoulders as the arm (one for the top section of the arm, one for the bottom) along with a yellow bean.
6
Place a cherry tomato as the elbow.
7
Use a cauliflower floret for each hand and arrange 5 baby carrots as fingers on each hand.
8
Place rows of sliced celery stalks for the rib cage.
9
The hip bones are 2 slices of red pepper.
10
The legs are 2 carrot slices each with a mushroom cap as the kneecap.
11
Place a broccoli floret for each foot and use 10 snap peas as toes.
12
Fill the hollowed-out cabbage head with dip and place at head of platter.
13
Place a radish on the celery ribs as the heart of the skeleton.
14
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579

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 hollowed-out head of cabbage, 1 zucchini and 1 yellow squash sliced into half circles, 1 cucumber sliced length-wise, 1 radish, and more.

Yes, Skeleton Crudite falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Skeleton Crudite

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Variations & substitutions

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