Savory Grinch Face Veggies (Printer-Friendly)

Holiday vegetable platter designed to resemble the Grinch's face, colorful and fun for all ages.

# What You'll 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, for serving)

# Method:

01 - Arrange broccoli florets on a large serving platter to form the outline of the Grinch's face, leaving space at the top for the Santa hat.
02 - Evenly layer cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas inside the broccoli outline to create the face area.
03 - Use thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot to form eyebrows, cheekbones, and chin details on the face.
04 - Construct the Santa hat at the top of the face by arranging cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices, adding cauliflower florets for the trim.
05 - Cut two oval shapes from the yellow bell pepper and place them for the eyes, then slice the black olive into small rounds to serve as pupils in the center of each oval.
06 - Use a small piece of carrot or a grape tomato to represent the nose at the center of the face.
07 - Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper or cherry tomato halves to form the Grinch’s mischievous smile.
08 - Scatter green grapes around the outer edges of the platter to add color and extra snacking elements.
09 - Offer ranch or hummus on the side as a dip for the vegetables.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fun and festive Grinch face design
  • Healthy and vegetarian-friendly snack
02 -
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best taste and texture
  • Adapt dip choices to meet dietary needs including vegan options
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  • Arrange vegetables ahead and cover to keep fresh until serving
  • Use sharp knives for clean and safe slicing
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