Christmas Vegetable Tree
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Christmas Vegetable Tree
Description
To make the Christmas Vegetable Tree, broccoli is chopped into florets while cherry tomatoes remain whole. These vegetables are secured in rows on a styrofoam cone wrapped with plastic wrap by inserting toothpicks. The shape resembles a pine tree. A star cut from a slice of cheddar cheese tops the cone, attached with a toothpick. Additional vegetables like celery sticks, sliced bell peppers, and carrots can be arranged around the base for added color and texture.
The design allows guests to pick fresh vegetables easily while adding a festive look to a table. The combination of crunchy broccoli and bright cherry tomatoes offers a fresh vegetable option suitable for dipping or eating plain.
This vegetable tree pairs well with dips such as bacon ranch cheese ball or any preferred sauce, making it both decorative and practical for holiday occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 heads broccoli med-large heads
- 1 medium carton cherry tomato
- 1 lice cheddar cheese 1/4 inch thick
- celery optional
- bell peppers
- carrots
Instructions
- Rinse all veggies and chop up the broccoli into florets. Cut the celery and slice the bell peppers if you are using them.
- Wrap the styrofoam cone with a double layer of plastic wrap. Starting at the base of the cone insert toothpicks into the cone and attach a row of broccoli. Continue inserting toothpicks adding rows of broccoli and cherry tomatoes until you reach the top of the cone.
- Place one toothpick in the very top of the cone. Cut a star out of the cheese using a mini cookie cutter or a knife. Carefully slide it onto the toothpick on the top.
- Arrange the bell peppers, celery. carrots, other vegetables or crackers that you choose to use around the base of the tree. Serve with the bacon ranch cheese ball or your favorite Dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1277IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 181mg | 201% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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