Crunchy Veggie Sticks with Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip

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Fresh carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper sticks paired with a smooth avocado and Greek yogurt dip, a nutritious snack ideal for kids and adults alike. This Mediterranean-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegan-friendly), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks, cucumber, peeled and cut into sticks, ripe avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the vegetables by peeling 2 large carrots, 1 medium cucumber, and cutting them along with 1 medium seeded red bell pepper into evenly sized sticks about 3-4 inches long.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, scoop out the flesh of 1 ripe avocado and mash it with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 small minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir well until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the avocado yogurt dip to a serving bowl and arrange the vegetable sticks around it on a platter.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a refreshing, crunchy snack or light appetizer.

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