Savory Grinch Face Veggie Platter (Print View)

Festive vegetable display shaped like the Grinch, ideal for entertaining and healthy snacking.

# 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 form the Grinch's face shape, 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 base.
03 - Use thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot to sculpt the eyebrows, cheekbones, and chin highlights.
04 - Place cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices at the top for the hat, trimming edges with cauliflower florets.
05 - Cut two oval shapes from the yellow bell pepper and position them as eyes; slice the black olive into small rounds and place as pupils in the center of each oval.
06 - Use a small piece of carrot or a grape tomato to represent the nose.
07 - Arrange thin red bell pepper strips or halved cherry tomatoes to sculpt the Grinch’s mischievous grin.
08 - Scatter green grapes around the outer edges of the platter for additional color and snacking.
09 - Offer ranch or hummus on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive presentation
  • 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 -
  • Add pretzel sticks for fun edible eyebrows or use olives for added facial details
  • Wine pairing Sauvignon Blanc or a light sparkling beverage
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