Healthy Christmas Veggie Tree (Printable)

Vibrant vegetable arrangement shaped as a Christmas tree for festive, healthy snacking and entertaining.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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, sliced into sticks

→ Decoration and Garnish

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

→ Dip (optional)

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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Arrange broccoli florets in a triangular shape on a large rectangular platter to form the tree base.
02 - Place cucumber slices in horizontal rows across the broccoli to simulate a garland effect.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, and sugar snap peas evenly to resemble ornaments and branches.
04 - Position the yellow bell pepper star at the apex of the triangular vegetable arrangement.
05 - Scatter halved black olives throughout as additional ornaments.
06 - Place carrot sticks or cucumber slices at the platter's base to represent the tree trunk.
07 - Surround the vegetable tree with fresh parsley for a festive presentation.
08 - Offer with hummus or ranch dip on the side according to preference.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and nutritious
  • Eye-catching holiday presentation
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 -
  • Arrange vegetables tightly for best tree shape
  • Choose colorful veggies for vibrant presentation
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