Savory Grinch Face Platter (Print View)

Playful vegetable platter arranged as the Grinch’s face, ideal for festive gatherings and kids.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups broccoli florets
02 - 2 cups sugar snap peas
03 - 1 large English cucumber, sliced into rounds
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
05 - 1 cup green grapes
06 - 1 small yellow bell pepper (for eyes)
07 - 1 large black olive (for pupils)
08 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes (for hat and mouth)
09 - 3-4 slices red bell pepper (for hat and mouth)
10 - 2-3 cauliflower florets (for hat trim)
11 - 1 small carrot (for nose and facial accents)

→ Dip

12 - 1 cup ranch or hummus (optional, for serving)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange broccoli florets on a large serving platter to outline the Grinch's face, leaving space at the top for the hat.
02 - Fill the interior of the outlined face with an even layer of cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas.
03 - Use thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot to create eyebrows, cheekbones, and chin accents.
04 - Arrange cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices at the top of the face to form the hat; add cauliflower florets as hat trim.
05 - 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 as pupils inside the yellow ovals.
06 - Use a small carrot piece or a grape tomato to form the nose.
07 - Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper or cherry tomato halves to shape the Grinch’s mischievous smile.
08 - Scatter green grapes around the outer edges for added color and snacking.
09 - Present the platter with ranch or hummus dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive design for holidays
  • Healthy vegetarian snack that kids enjoy
02 -
  • Use hummus for a vegan option
  • Substitute snap peas or green beans for facial features
03 -
  • Add pretzel sticks for fun edible eyebrows
  • Use olives for added facial details
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