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Healthy Ranch Veggie Cups: Best Game Day Snack

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These Healthy Ranch Veggie Cups are the perfect game day snack—creamy, tangy ranch dip in edible mini bell pepper cups, surrounded by fresh, crunchy vegetables. They are quick to make, packed with protein, and a crowd-pleaser that won’t leave you feeling sluggish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12–15 mini bell peppers (mixed colors)
  • 1 large English cucumber (cut into thick rounds or half-moons)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved if large)
  • 2 medium carrots (cut into thin sticks or coins)
  • 2 celery stalks (cut into 2-inch sticks)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (bite-sized)
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets (bite-sized)

Instructions

  1. Make the Ranch Dip: In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Stir well. Add dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and herbs are evenly distributed. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow herbs to rehydrate.
  2. Prepare the Veggie Cups: Wash and dry all vegetables. For mini bell peppers, slice off the top quarter (stem end) and remove seeds and white membranes to create clean cups. Cut cucumber into ½-inch thick rounds or half-moons. Cut carrots and celery into 2-3 inch sticks, ½-inch thick. Break broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Halve cherry tomatoes if large.
  3. Assemble the Cups: Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each mini bell pepper cup about three-quarters full with the ranch dip. Do not overfill.
  4. Arrange the Veggies: Place filled pepper cups on a serving platter. Arrange cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, celery sticks, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and cherry tomatoes around the cups in a circular pattern.
  5. Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle a tiny bit of extra dried dill or a pinch of paprika over the filled ranch cups for color.

Notes

For best flavor, let the ranch dip sit for at least 10 minutes to bloom the dried herbs. You can make the dip and cut vegetables up to 24 hours in advance. Store dip in an airtight container in the fridge and cut veggies with a damp paper towel to keep crisp. Assemble just before serving. For a dairy-free version, use thick unsweetened coconut or cashew-based yogurt. If mini bell peppers are not available, use endive leaves, hollowed cucumber rounds, or serve dip in a bowl with veggies.

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