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edible planter centerpiece

Edible Planter Centerpiece

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • ⅓  cup almonds
  • ⅓  cup cashews
  • 3 cups pumpernickel bread cubed
  • ½  cup black olives
  • ⅓  cup dark crackers
  • ¼  cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Pickled Vegetables carrots & cauliflower are recommended
  • Radishes with leaves intact
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Mushrooms
  • Cherry or grape tomatoes with stem on 
  • Carrots with leaves intact
  • Favorite dips Jamie's Green Tahini or Green Goddess Dip

Instructions

  • Edible Dirt:
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. 
  • Spread raisins, almonds, cashews, bread, olives, crackers and pumpkin seeds on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Place baked ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Add extra virgin olive oil and blend ingredients until they begin to resemble dirt. Spread dirt on a baking sheet and cool completely. Store in a covered container at room temperature for a week.
  • Place edible dirt in individual glass vases or mini wood planters. Fill with a combination of fresh and pickled vegetables to create a garden-like effect. 
  • Serve with your favorite dips. Try Jamie's Green Tahini.
  • Edible centerpiece jar
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