Vegetable Platter

This colorful Vegetable Platter showcases a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables served with a tangy tahini dip, making it a refreshing and healthy appetizer. Perfect for sharing, it's both visually appealing and a delightful way to start any meal.

Ingredients

• Carrot - 1 medium, cut into sticks
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced into rounds
• Bell Pepper (red) - 1, sliced into strips
• Cherry Tomatoes - 10, halved
• Radishes - 4, quartered
• Celery - 1 stalk, cut into sticks
• Fresh Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Tahini - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Water - 2 tablespoons (adjust for consistency)
• Salt - to taste
• Olive Oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Prepare the vegetables by washing and cutting them into sticks, rounds, and strips as indicated in the ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil.
3. Gradually add water to the tahini mixture until you reach your desired consistency; it should be smooth and pourable.
4. Season the tahini dip with salt to taste.
5. Arrange the prepared vegetables on a platter, sprinkling fresh parsley on top.
6. Serve the vegetable platter with the tahini dip on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, which promotes digestive health.

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