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Ladybug Appetizer
These whimsical ladybug crackers are not only adorable but also a delightful treat that's sure to bring smiles to any gathering or snack time.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer or Snack
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings:
10
Calories:
37
kcal
Author:
Michelle Cehn
Ingredients
10
whole wheat crackers
or crackers of choice
Plant-based cream cheese
you can also use cheese slices or hummus
5
cherry tomatoes
halved
Black sesame seeds
Basil leaves
or fluffy dill sprigs
9
black olives
quartered
Rosemary
or chive
Instructions
Spread a layer of cream cheese onto your crackers. Set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, lay them face down, and spritz with spray oil.
Sprinkle black sesame seeds over the oiled tomatoes and adjust the seed positions with your finger to create a speckled ladybug effect.
Lay down two basil leaves (or dill sprigs) on the crackers as the wings, top with the seeded tomato half.
Lastly, add a quartered olive for the head and two sprigs of rosemary or chive for the antennae. Your darling ladybug crackers are ready to delight!
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Nutrition
Calories:
37
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Sodium:
100
mg
|
Potassium:
31
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
0.4
g
|
Vitamin A:
56
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
9
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg