Savory Grinch Face Veggie Platter (Printable)

A colorful vegetable arrangement inspired by the Grinch's face, ideal for festive occasions and snacks.

# What You Need:

→ 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 to 4 slices red bell pepper (for hat and mouth)
10 - 2 to 3 cauliflower florets (for hat trim)
11 - 1 small carrot (for nose and facial accents)

→ Dip

12 - 1 cup ranch or hummus (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange broccoli florets on a large serving platter to form the shape of the Grinch's face, leaving space at the top for the Santa hat.
02 - Layer cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas evenly within the broccoli outline to create the face base.
03 - Use thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot to create eyebrows, cheekbones, and chin accents.
04 - Place cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices at the top of the face to form the Santa hat, trimming with cauliflower florets.
05 - Cut two oval shapes from the yellow bell pepper and position them as eyes; slice the black olive into rounds and place as pupils in the center of each yellow oval.
06 - Use a small carrot piece or grape tomato to form the nose.
07 - Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper or halved cherry tomatoes to shape the Grinch's mischievous smile.
08 - Scatter green grapes around the outer edges of the platter for extra color and snacking.
09 - Offer ranch or hummus on the side as an optional dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun festive presentation for kids and adults
  • Healthy and vegetarian friendly
02 -
  • For a vegan platter, use hummus or a dairy-free dip
  • Try snap peas or green beans as alternatives for facial features
03 -
  • Prepare vegetables ahead and keep refrigerated for freshness
  • Use a variety of colorful veggies to enhance visual appeal
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