Description
Mexican-inspired easy veggie cups offer a zesty party appetizer packed with colorful bell peppers, creamy corn, and black beans. Quick and simple ingredients combine to create a delightful handheld snack you can enjoy with friends at any casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar snap peas
- 3 stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
dip:
- 1½ cups vegetable dip
serving accessories:
- 12 clear plastic cups (9 ounces)
- 12 wooden toothpicks
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, creamy base by evenly distributing vegetable dip into 12 transparent serving vessels, utilizing a precise cookie scoop for consistent portion control.
- Create a vibrant vegetable landscape within each cup, strategically layering sliced bell peppers in sunshine yellow and sunset orange hues alongside crisp celery segments, tender sugar snap peas, and jewel-like grape tomatoes.
- Secure delicate grape tomatoes with elegant toothpick anchors to prevent wandering and maintain pristine presentation.
- Shield the delectable veggie cups with a protective plastic wrap layer, preserving their freshness and visual appeal until serving moment.
- When presenting in outdoor settings with elevated temperatures, nestle the cups within a bed of crushed ice, ensuring the dip remains chilled and appetizing throughout the gathering.
Notes
- Prep Ahead for Stress-Free Entertaining: Veggie cups can be assembled up to 4 hours before serving, making party planning a breeze.
- Strategic Dipping Technique: Use a cookie scoop for precise, consistent dip portions that look professionally prepared.
- Colorful Veggie Selection Matters: Choose bright, crisp vegetables that create visual appeal and provide a mix of textures and flavors.
- Temperature Control is Key: Keep dip and vegetables chilled, especially when serving outdoors, to maintain freshness and food safety.
- Toothpick Trick for Stability: Secure smaller vegetables like grape tomatoes to prevent toppling and ensure an attractive presentation.
- Customization Friendly: Swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preferences while maintaining the vibrant cup concept.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg