Raw veggie snack roundup
Raw veggies deliver color and crunch. They’re often packed with energizing vitamins and filling fiber. And they’re delicious!
To make this healthy snack even more crave-worthy—and to add extra nutrition—dress them up with some mouthwatering sauces or toppings. From creamy dips to flavorful spice blends, you’ll find ways to transform your favorite (and even not-so-favorite) veggies with little effort.
1. Tajín seasoning
You can buy a premade Tajín seasoning to sprinkle on favorites like jicama, cucumber slices, radishes and carrots. Or get a similar flavor by squeezing lime juice and a sprinkle of chili powder and salt.
2. Sweet-and-spicy seasoning
Mix together equal parts curry powder and cinnamon with a dash of salt (and cayenne pepper if you like spice). Try it on raw cauliflower or any other produce you like.
3. Hummus or bean dip
A store-bought hummus or bean dip will add protein, fiber, healthy fats and flavor to any raw veggie. Try bell peppers and radishes with black bean dip. Or broccoli, sugar snap peas and grape tomatoes with hummus. All a great variety of textures and tastes!
4. Easy yogurt dip
Love ranch dressings or onion dips? You’re not alone. And did you know that you can get all that same tangy flavor with fewer calories? Just combine a powdered store-bought dip mix (ranch, onion, etc.) with low-fat Greek plain yogurt. Carrots, celery and grape tomatoes are classic pairings with a creamy dip like this.
5. Peanut dipping sauce
Feeling more adventurous? Make a rich, comfort-food dip at home! Try cucumbers, bell peppers and green beans in this delicious recipe:
Makes 8 servings
Prep: 5 min
Ingredients
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1-2 Tbsp water
Preparation
Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Thin with water until it’s the consistency you like. You can make it thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: About 2 Tbsp
Per serving
Calories: 113; Total fat: 8 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 153 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 6 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 3 g; Protein: 5 g; Potassium: 20 mg
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