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Jack-O-Lantern Veggie Tray

Transform colorful veggies into an adorable Jack-O-Lantern centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations that encourages healthy eating.

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

  1. Prepare your veggies by washing them thoroughly and slicing the carrots into sticks.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in halves, removing the seeds.
  3. Create the pumpkin face by carving out a design in the orange bell pepper half.
  4. Arrange the carrot sticks around the base of the bell pepper to resemble a vine.
  5. Add olives or black grapes for the pumpkin’s eyes, securing with a toothpick if desired.
  6. Scatter cherry tomatoes around the platter for teeth.
  7. Fill gaps with cucumber slices for crunch.
  8. Place your chosen dip in the center of the tray.
  9. 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

Keywords: Halloween, veggie tray, healthy eating, Jack-O-Lantern, festive