Save to Pinterest Attaque d'Extraterrestres Snacks Verts are a delightful and crunchy green snack inspired by a cosmic invasion theme. Perfect for kids' parties or themed gatherings, this vibrant platter brings fun and nutrition together with fresh vegetables and playful presentation. Let your imagination take off as you create little alien bodies from the garden's freshest green treasures.
Save to Pinterest This recipe combines fresh sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, and green grapes to form whimsical alien-shaped bites. Adding guacamole and herbed cream cheese dollops brings character to each edible creature, while black olive slices serve as eyes that truly bring them to life. Surrounding the aliens with green chips adds satisfying crunch and texture.
Ingredients
- Vegetables
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
- 1 cup broccoli florets, small
- 1 cup green grapes, washed
- Dips & Garnishes
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup herbed cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons black olive slices (for eyes)
- Crunch & Extras
- 1 cup green tortilla chips or vegetable chips
Instructions
- 1. Arrange the sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, and green grapes in a single layer on a large platter to form the alien bodies.
- 2. Spoon small dollops of guacamole and herbed cream cheese onto the vegetables and grapes to create alien faces.
- 3. Use black olive slices to make eyes and other facial features on the snacks.
- 4. Surround your alien creations with green tortilla or vegetable chips for extra crunch.
- 5. Serve immediately, or keep chilled until ready to serve.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
For added fun, use edible candy eyes or sliced radishes for more facial features.
Varianten und Anpassungen
Substitute celery or cucumber slices for other green options to vary textures and tastes.
Serviervorschläge
Pair with a bright green punch to create a complete themed spread that excites both eyes and taste buds.
Save to Pinterest These snacks are a crowd-pleaser for children and adults alike, combining whimsical design with nutritious ingredients. Perfect for quick preparation, they invite creativity at the table – turning simple vegetables into a fun cosmic adventure.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What vegetables are used to create the alien shapes?
Sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, and green grapes are arranged to form the alien bodies and heads.
- → How are facial features made on the snacks?
Guacamole and herbed cream cheese are used for eyes and mouth, enhanced with black olive slices for details.
- → Can the green chips be substituted?
Yes, you can use green tortilla chips or other vegetable chips to add crunch around the aliens.
- → Are there allergy concerns with the dips?
The dips contain dairy from herbed cream cheese and may have gluten if chips are not gluten-free.
- → What can be used to vary the facial features?
Edible candy eyes or sliced radishes can replace or complement olive slices for creative looks.