Save A playful and healthy vegetable platter arranged to resemble the Grinchs face, perfect for holiday gatherings and kids parties.
This platter has always been a hit at our holiday parties with both kids and adults loving the creative Grinch design.
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets: 2 cups
- Sugar snap peas: 2 cups
- English cucumber: 1 large sliced into rounds
- Green bell pepper: 1 sliced into strips
- Green grapes: 1 cup
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 small for eyes
- Black olive: 1 large for pupils
- Cherry tomatoes: ½ cup for hat and mouth
- Red bell pepper: 3-4 slices for hat and mouth
- Cauliflower florets: 2-3 for hat trim
- Carrot: 1 small for nose and facial accents
- Ranch or hummus: 1 cup optional for serving
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large platter outline the Grinchs face shape using broccoli florets leaving space at the top for the Santa hat.
- Step 2:
- Fill the face area inside the outline with cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas in an even layer.
- Step 3:
- Create the Grinchs eyebrows cheekbones and chin accents using thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot.
- Step 4:
- Form the Santa hat at the top of the face with cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices adding cauliflower florets for the hat trim.
- Step 5:
- For the eyes 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 in the center of each yellow oval for pupils.
- Step 6:
- Use a small carrot piece or a grape tomato for the nose.
- Step 7:
- Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper or cherry tomato halves to shape the Grinchs mischievous smile.
- Step 8:
- Scatter green grapes around the outer edges for extra color and snacking.
- Step 9:
- Serve with ranch or hummus dip on the side.
Save This platter always brings smiles and laughter at our family gatherings especially with the kids excited to eat their veggies.
Notes
For a vegan platter use hummus or a dairy-free dip Try snap peas or green beans as alternatives for facial features Add pretzel sticks for fun edible eyebrows or use olives for added facial details Wine pairing Sauvignon Blanc or a light sparkling beverage.
Allergen Information
Contains possible dairy if using ranch dip May contain sulfites in olives check dip ingredients for allergens Always double-check labels for gluten or other allergen contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories 65 Total Fat 1.5 g Carbohydrates 13 g Protein 2.5 g per serving.
Save This Grinch face veggie platter is a festive fun way to encourage healthy eating during the holidays.
Recipe FAQ
- → What vegetables create the Grinch’s face shape?
Broccoli florets outline the face, while cucumbers and sugar snap peas fill the main face area.
- → How are the eyes and pupils formed on the platter?
Yellow bell pepper ovals serve as eyes, with sliced black olives placed centrally for pupils.
- → Which vegetables form the Santa hat decoration?
Cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices shape the hat, trimmed with cauliflower florets.
- → Are there alternative vegetables recommended for facial features?
Snap peas or green beans can replace some features, and pretzel sticks make fun eyebrows.
- → What dips pair well with this vegetable arrangement?
Ranch or hummus are suggested dips, with hummus offering a vegan-friendly option.
- → Is this platter suitable for special diets?
Yes, it is vegetarian and gluten-free, with options for vegan servings if hummus is used instead of ranch.