Themed Crudités Veggie Christmas (Printable)

Fresh vegetable ornaments arranged for a vibrant and healthy holiday platter.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large red bell pepper
02 - 1 large yellow bell pepper
03 - 1 large cucumber
04 - 2 large carrots
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 small head broccoli
07 - 1 small head cauliflower
08 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
09 - 8 thin celery stalks

→ Garnishes & Ornament Hooks

10 - 8 pretzel sticks or thin breadsticks
11 - 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
13 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
14 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

→ Dips

15 - 1 cup hummus
16 - 1 cup ranch dressing or Greek yogurt dip

# How-To:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Cut bell peppers into thick rings and remove seeds; slice cucumber into thick rounds; peel carrots and cut into half-inch rounds.
03 - Use a small round cookie cutter about 2 inches in diameter to cut ornament shapes from the bell pepper rings, cucumber rounds, and carrot slices.
04 - Leave cherry tomatoes whole and break broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
05 - Thread each shaped vegetable onto a pretzel stick or breadstick to serve as the ornament hanger; skewer smaller vegetables like cherry tomatoes and sugar snap peas onto sticks.
06 - Place the assembled vegetable sticks in clusters on a large platter, creating a colorful display resembling holiday ornaments.
07 - Sprinkle fresh parsley, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and pomegranate seeds over the arranged dippers for visual appeal and added texture.
08 - Offer hummus and ranch or Greek yogurt dip on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy snacking option
  • Colorful and festive presentation
02 -
  • Substitute bell peppers or cucumbers with zucchini or radishes for variety
  • Use gluten-free breadsticks for a fully gluten-free option
03 -
  • Try beet hummus or pesto dip for additional color and flavor
  • For extra festivity add edible gold dust or sprigs of dill
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