Vegetables That You Can Use as Dippers
The appeal of any dipper directly comes from the contrast in texture. For instance when you dip something crunchy like a baked tortilla chip into some creamy hummus the contrast in texture is what makes it so savoury. Baked chips are definitely an option you can opt for but you could for change take it up a notch by using fresh veggies instead. With a thick smooth creamy dip you would need veggies that are sturdy like carrots for example. But first the vegetables have to be blanched, which is briefly plunging them into a pot of boiled salted water and then taken out and put into a pot of ice cold water and drained. By dipping these veggies into a dip you are consuming your portion of vegetables for the day in an unconventional way.
- Carrots
Use medium carrots cut into 3-inch-long strips. Blanch, if desired, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Cucumbers:
Trim the ends, peel if desired, then cut them in half lengthwise or into rounds. If lengthwise, trim them into 3-inch-long strips.
- Broccoli:
Cut into bite-size pieces, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Blanch until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Cauliflower:
Remove all outer leaves and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Blanch the cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes
- Celery:
Trim the top and bottoms. Use a peeler to strip strings from the back of larger ribs. Cut ribs in half lengthwise, then into 3-inch-long strips.
- Capsicum:
Cut red, yellow, or orange bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove the cores, seeds, and ribs. Slice into 3/4-inch-wide strips.
- Sweet potatoes
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