Save A playful and healthy vegetable platter arranged to resemble the Grinchs face, perfect for holiday gatherings and kids parties.
This veggie platter always brings smiles and laughs at our family events, making it a joyful way to enjoy fresh veggies.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 2 cups broccoli florets, 2 cups sugar snap peas, 1 large English cucumber sliced into rounds, 1 green bell pepper sliced into strips, 1 cup green grapes, 1 small yellow bell pepper (for eyes), 1 large black olive (for pupils), ½ cup cherry tomatoes (for hat and mouth), 3-4 slices red bell pepper (for hat and mouth), 2-3 cauliflower florets (for hat trim), 1 small carrot (for nose and facial accents)
- Dip: 1 cup ranch or hummus (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large platter, outline the Grinchs face shape using broccoli florets, leaving space at the top for the Santa hat.
- Step 2:
- Fill the face area inside the outline with cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas in an even layer.
- Step 3:
- Create the Grinchs eyebrows, cheekbones, and chin accents using thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot.
- Step 4:
- Form the Santa hat at the top of the face with cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices, adding cauliflower florets for the hat trim.
- Step 5:
- For the eyes, cut two oval shapes from the yellow bell pepper and place them where the eyes should be. Slice the black olive into small rounds and position in the center of each yellow oval for pupils.
- Step 6:
- Use a small carrot piece or a grape tomato for the nose.
- Step 7:
- Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper or cherry tomato halves to shape the Grinchs mischievous smile.
- Step 8:
- Scatter green grapes around the outer edges for extra color and snacking.
- Step 9:
- Serve with ranch or hummus dip on the side.
Save We love making this together as a family, turning veggie prep into a fun and creative game for the kids.
Notes
For a vegan platter, use hummus or a dairy-free dip. Try snap peas or green beans as alternatives for facial features. Add pretzel sticks for fun edible eyebrows or use olives for added facial details. Wine pairing includes Sauvignon Blanc or a light sparkling beverage.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, paring knife, small bowls (for dip)
Nutritional Information
Calories: 65, Total Fat: 1.5 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 2.5 g (per serving)
Save This Grinch face veggie platter is both a festive centerpiece and a healthy snack that everyone will enjoy.
Recipe FAQs
- → What vegetables are used for the Grinch’s face?
Broccoli florets form the outline, with cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas filling the face area. Bell peppers and carrots add facial accents.
- → How is the Santa hat created on the platter?
Cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices shape the hat, accented with cauliflower florets for trim.
- → Can the platter be made vegan?
Yes, substitute ranch dip with hummus or a dairy-free alternative to keep it vegan-friendly.
- → Are there suggestions for alternative facial features?
Snap peas or green beans can replace certain features, and pretzel sticks or olives add extra details like eyebrows or pupils.
- → What dips pair well with this vegetable platter?
Ranch and hummus are great choices, providing creamy textures that complement the fresh vegetables.