Healthy Christmas Veggie Tree (Printable version)

A vibrant vegetable platter arranged in a festive tree shape, packed with fresh, healthy ingredients.

# What you need:

→ 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 & Garnish

08 - 2–3 black olives, halved (for ornaments)
09 - 1 slice yellow bell pepper, cut into a star shape (for the topper)
10 - Small bunch fresh parsley (for garnish)

→ Dip (optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - On a large rectangular platter or cutting board, arrange broccoli florets in a triangular shape to form the tree.
02 - Layer cucumber slices in rows across the broccoli to create 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 slice at the top of the tree structure.
05 - Scatter black olive halves throughout the tree for additional decorative accents.
06 - Arrange carrot sticks or cucumber slices at the base to form the tree trunk.
07 - Sprinkle fresh parsley around the tree for a festive presentation.
08 - Offer hummus or ranch dip on the side, allowing guests to choose.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutritious and low carb
  • Easy to assemble and eye-catching
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 just before serving to maintain freshness
  • Choose a variety of colors to make the platter more attractive
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