Description
Veggie Cups are a vibrant, healthy snack featuring crisp vegetables like celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, snap peas, and grape tomatoes arranged upright in appetizer cups. Paired with a creamy, herby dip made from sour cream, mayonnaise, dried onion, Bon Appétit or Beau Monde seasoning, and dill weed, these cups are perfect for parties, lunches, or anytime wholesome snacking.
Ingredients
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For the Dip:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dried onion
- 1 teaspoon Bon Appétit or Beau Monde seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
For the Veggies & Cups:
- 1 cup snap peas (whole)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced into strips
- 1 cup celery sticks
- 1 cup cucumber sticks
- 1 cup carrot sticks
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 3.5 oz clear appetizer cups (approximately 6–8 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip: In a small bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Add dried onion, Bon Appétit or Beau Monde seasoning, and dill weed, then stir well to fully incorporate the flavors into a creamy, herby dip.
- Fill the Cups with Dip: Spoon about two tablespoons of the prepared dip into the bottom of each appetizer cup, creating a flavorful base for the vegetables to rest on.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Cut the bell peppers, celery, cucumber, and carrots into sticks of similar length to fit nicely into the appetizer cups. Leave the snap peas whole and rinse the grape tomatoes.
- Assemble the Veggie Cups: Stand the prepared vegetable sticks and whole snap peas upright inside each cup over the dip. Add a few grape tomatoes to fill spaces, ensuring a vibrant mix of colors and textures in every cup for visual appeal and variety.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the veggie cups immediately as a fresh, crunchy snack, or chill them for a short time before serving to enjoy a cool, refreshing treat perfect for any gathering or quick snack.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best texture and appearance.
- Bon Appétit or Beau Monde seasoning can be substituted with celery salt or a mild all-purpose seasoning blend if unavailable.
- Make sure vegetable sticks are cut to a size that fits comfortably into the appetizer cups.
- Veggie cups can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated, but avoid long storage to keep veggies crisp.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: veggie cups, healthy snack, appetizer, fresh vegetables, creamy dip, party snack, easy snack, no-cook recipe
