Jack-O-Lantern Veggie Tray
Transform colorful veggies into an adorable Jack-O-Lantern centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations that encourages healthy eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Carrots (cut into sticks)
- Orange Bell Peppers (halved, for the body)
- Green Bell Peppers (for leaves)
- Cucumber (sliced into rounds)
- Cherry Tomatoes (for pumpkin ‘teeth’)
- Black Olives (for eyes)
- Hummus or Ranch Dip (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your veggies by washing them thoroughly and slicing the carrots into sticks.
- Cut the bell peppers in halves, removing the seeds.
- Create the pumpkin face by carving out a design in the orange bell pepper half.
- Arrange the carrot sticks around the base of the bell pepper to resemble a vine.
- Add olives or black grapes for the pumpkin’s eyes, securing with a toothpick if desired.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes around the platter for teeth.
- Fill gaps with cucumber slices for crunch.
- Place your chosen dip in the center of the tray.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with variations like using a skull platter or adding spicy options. This project is fun to do with family!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween, veggie tray, healthy eating, Jack-O-Lantern, festive