Healthy Christmas Veggie Tree (Printer-friendly)

Colorful vegetable platter arranged as a festive Christmas tree, offering a healthy and eye-catching holiday snack.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
07 - 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks

→ Decoration & Garnish

08 - 2 to 3 black olives, halved
09 - 1 slice yellow bell pepper, shaped as a star
10 - Small bunch fresh parsley

→ Dip (optional)

11 - 1 cup hummus or ranch dip, served on the side

# How-To Steps:

01 - Arrange broccoli florets in a triangular shape on a large rectangular platter to form the tree base.
02 - Layer cucumber slices in horizontal rows across the broccoli triangle to simulate garlands.
03 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, and sugar snap peas evenly to replicate ornaments and branches.
04 - Place the yellow bell pepper star slice at the top of the tree shape.
05 - Distribute halved black olives throughout the arrangement as additional ornaments.
06 - Arrange carrot sticks or cucumber slices at the bottom center to resemble the trunk.
07 - Surround the base with fresh parsley for an appealing festive touch.
08 - Offer hummus or ranch dip on the side for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Nutritious and colorful
  • Easy to assemble
02 -
  • Use any colorful vegetables you like such as radishes baby corn or cauliflower
  • For a vegan option serve with hummus or guacamole instead of ranch dip
03 -
  • Use fresh crisp vegetables for best texture and appearance
  • Slice vegetables uniformly for a neat and attractive platter
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