Healthy Christmas Veggie Tree (Printable Version)

A colorful vegetable platter arranged to resemble a festive Christmas tree, great for gatherings.

# What You’ll 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 to 3 black olives, halved
09 - 1 slice yellow bell pepper, shaped into a star
10 - Small bunch fresh parsley

→ Dip (optional)

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 - Evenly scatter cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, and sugar snap peas to mimic ornaments and branches.
04 - Position the yellow bell pepper star at the top of the tree.
05 - Place black olive halves throughout the tree as additional ornaments.
06 - Arrange carrot sticks or cucumber slices at the base to represent the tree trunk.
07 - Decorate the perimeter with fresh parsley for a festive touch.
08 - Offer hummus or ranch dip on the side for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Nutritious and healthy
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
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 in layers for visual appeal
  • Use a star-shaped bell pepper slice for a festive topper
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