# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 12 to 16 small carrots with tops, washed and trimmed
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 cup radishes, halved
05 - ½ cup cucumber slices
06 - ½ cup bell pepper strips (orange, yellow, or red)
→ Dip (Edible Soil)
07 - 1 cup hummus (classic or roasted garlic)
08 - ¼ cup black olives, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh dill or parsley sprigs
12 - Microgreens (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Wash, trim, and cut all vegetables as needed, retaining some carrot tops for a garden appearance.
02 - Combine hummus with finely chopped black olives and spread in a thick strip or oval on a large platter to simulate a garden bed.
03 - Sprinkle toasted panko breadcrumbs and chopped parsley evenly over the hummus to resemble soil texture.
04 - Arrange carrots vertically, inserting them into the hummus soil to imitate carrots growing from the ground.
05 - Fill the platter around the carrots with sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, radish halves, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips.
06 - Decorate with fresh dill or parsley sprigs and optionally microgreens to enhance visual appeal.
07 - Present immediately to maintain freshness and vibrant colors.
