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Vegetable Christmas Tree with Broccoli

Vegetable Christmas Tree with Broccoli

Make your holiday table extra festive with this playful Vegetable Christmas Tree appetizer! It's an easy-to-make, fun display of fresh veggies that look like a Christmas tree, complete with edible decorations.

Perfect for sharing, this dish combines nutritious, colorful ingredients, making it a tasty and visually appealing addition to any celebration. Pair it with your favorite dip, and watch your guests dive in!

Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings: 8
Description

The Vegetable Christmas Tree with Broccoli is a vibrant, raw veggie platter arranged to look like a holiday tree.

It’s a creative, easy-to-make appetizer that adds a splash of color and holiday cheer to any party spread.

Ingredients
  • 1 head broccoli, separated into florets
  • 1 red 1 bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, or more to taste
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper
  • 5 pretzel sticks
  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
Instructions
  1. 1
    Arrange the broccoli florets on a platter in the shape of a Christmas tree.
  2. 2
    Lay red pepper strips as garlands across the broccoli “tree” in horizontal rows.
  3. 3
    Place cherry tomatoes as ornaments in and around the broccoli florets.
  4. 4
    Use a cookie cutter to cut a star from the yellow bell pepper and place it on top of the tree.
  5. 5
    Slice thin strips from the remaining yellow bell pepper to act as “candles” and position them on the tree.
  6. 6
    Break the pretzel sticks in half and place them at the bottom of the broccoli tree as the trunk.
  7. 7
    Scatter cauliflower florets around the base as “snow” to complete the look.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 115kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%
Sodium 599mg25%
Potassium 434mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin C 90 mg
Calcium 36 mg
Iron 1 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Feel free to swap out vegetables for your favorites. Carrot slices, radish, or cucumber could make a nice addition!

Keywords: Christmas appetizer, vegetable platter, holiday party food, raw vegetable recipe
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