Themed Crudités Veggie Christmas (Printable version)

Colorful fresh vegetables shaped as festive ornaments, ideal for holiday snacking and gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Cut bell peppers into thick rounds and remove seeds; slice cucumber thickly; peel carrots and cut into ½-inch rounds.
03 - Use a small round cookie cutter (about 2 inches) to shape bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot slices into ornament forms.
04 - Leave cherry tomatoes whole; break broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
05 - Thread each ornament-shaped vegetable onto a pretzel stick or breadstick to create hangers; skewer cherry tomatoes and sugar snap peas onto sticks as well.
06 - Place all assembled dippers on a large platter in colorful clusters resembling a holiday ornament display.
07 - Sprinkle parsley, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and pomegranate seeds evenly over the arranged vegetables for added color and texture.
08 - Offer hummus and ranch or Greek yogurt dip on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful presentation
  • Healthy and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Substitute bell peppers or cucumbers with zucchini or radishes for variety
  • Use gluten-free breadsticks for a fully gluten-free option
03 -
  • Use fresh and crisp vegetables for best presentation
  • Prepare dips ahead to save time on serving day
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