There is a restaurant in San Diego called Garden Kitchen that has an appetizer board called ‘The Kitchen Sink’.  It is a beautiful board full of cheeses and meats BUT if you want a vegan option, they have you covered.  AND their vegan board is simply amazing!  If you are local to San Diego, go check it out.

That board is what inspired this crudite platter.  What is a crudite platter?  Check it out here.

I love the idea of entertaining with boards like these because it gives your guests or family something to satisfy every craving.  Something sweet, salty, a little sour, comforting, pleasing, fulfilling.  I am not sure what other descriptors I could add but this board fits every mood possible.

Grab a glass of sangria and dive in!

What Steps Should You Take to Make Your Own?

DIPS:

Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Hemp Seed Pesto

THINGS TO DIP:

Sturdy bread like sourdough, bread sticks, or seed crackers.

VEGGIES:

Add in a variety of color to make it visually attractive or even add in pickled veggies.

FRUIT:

Again, add in a variety of colors. Another nice touch would be to add in a homemade jam.

NUTS AND OTHERS:

Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, roasted chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds.

CHOCOLATE:

I use this stevia sweetened vegan chocolate.  IT IS AMAZING! Another idea would be to add in chocolate covered nuts.

Have fun and get creative with your board. It is simple to set up and display. I can’t wait to see what you create. Be sure to tag #LivingOnRoots when creating yours.

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