This is a step-by-step guide to build a vegan appetizer snacking board using crispy classic crudites.
Equipment | No equipment needed |
Difficulty | Easy |
Crudites charcuterie board idea for game night snacking!
This is a snack board that celebrates the simplicity of fresh vegetable crudites alongside traditional dips like vegan ranch and hummus. Fresh and dried fruit and nuts help add depth while also adding more delicious whole foods to this easy appetizer. You could also use other dips such as baba ghanoush or maple tahini dip.
This simple charcuterie makes a wonderful vegan appetizer idea too!
With a thoughtful collection of vegan snacks and raw foods, the snack board embraces dietary diversity. Serve it with a full bodied red wine for a sophisticated experience. If you are feeling extra decadent consider serving it with a nice bottle of port!
Step 1:
Begin with a platter that is approximately 17"x13.5" (43cmx34cm). It doesn't need to be exact, a little larger or smaller is fine.
Step 2:
This step is optional, but I chose to put parchment paper to protect my platter since it is silver plated. I put a sheet of the paper on the platter and traced the shape, then cut it out.
Step 3:
Get two bowls for your dips. They just need to hold 1/2 cup of each dip. I am using 4 inch (10cm) diameter bowls.
Step 4:
Place them on your platter with space between.
Step 5:
Fill the bowls with your dips, in this case hummus and vegan ranch. I am using spicy hummus, which is why it looks red, but any hummus works. Use a spoon to press some hills and valleys into the hummus for visual texture.
Step 6:
Place all the slices of yellow bell pepper in a fan pattern.
Step 7:
Add all the slices of red bell pepper, continuing the fan pattern.
Step 8:
Place the first row of carrot slices.
Step 9:
Fill in with the rest of the carrot slices. They do not need to be perfect, just try to keep them neat.
Step 10:
Place the first rows of cucumber. Leave space so the next rows can stair-step inward.
Step 11:
Use the rest of the cucumber slices, working inward in fan patterns. It does not need to be perfect, just tidy.
Step 12:
Tuck in the crackers on both sides in fan patterns.
Step 13:
Gently place the tomatoes in the center and tucked around the inner edges of the dips.
Step 14:
Place the bunches of grapes on either side of the tomatoes, filling in areas that may look a little thin.
Step 15:
Place the dry apricots in two different groupings.
Step 16:
Gently place piles of nuts in the very center and any areas where it might look a little thin.
Step 17:
This step is optional, but adding a few garnishes completes the whole picture. Pour a Tbs or two over the hummus and top with a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Crack some fresh black pepper over the ranch and sprinkle on some dried parsley.
Step 18:
Take a picture and serve!
How can I serve this charcuterie board?
This is an excellent addition to any spread for parties or festive occasions, but is also nice served with wine at a board game night! Here are some simple things that would also go nicely:
A chopping board with 3 or 5 cheeses and a cheese knife for people who aren't vegans
A bowl of freshly baked sliced bread or rolls
A Bowl of Popcorn
Some Chocolate Bon Bons
Slices of Cake
Finger foods such as Skewers or Pinwheels
Cookies
Etc!
Storage.
I do not recommend making this more than a few hours in advance. If you do not serve it immediately, be sure to not add the nuts and crackers until right before serving, or they will start to get soggy. If you have leftovers after serving it, however, you can separate the veggies from the crackers and nuts. Store the crackers and nuts in an airtight container on the counter, and everything else in the fridge. The leftovers are good for 2-3 days, unless someone double-dipped, then the dips will expire rapidly.
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